Five Weeks Of War In Ukraine: From Invasion To "Meaningful" Talks
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Russia Ukraine War:Here's a look back on five weeks of fighting that has killed thousands of civilians, sent four million people fleeing abroad
Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, setting off the worst conflict in Europe in decades.
We look back on five weeks of fighting that has killed thousands of civilians, sent four million people fleeing abroad and forced Russia to review its ambitions in the face of fierce Ukrainian resistance.
February 24: Russia invadesRussian President Vladimir Putin announces a "special military operation" to "demilitarise" and "de-nazify" the former Soviet state and protect Russian speakers in the country. He warns the international community against intervening.
A full-scale invasion starts with air and missile strikes on several cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledges to stay in Kyiv to lead the resistance.
