#  Russo-Ukrainian War 

 



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Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. What is motivating Putin’s moves now, and what background do we need to understand why? The resources on this page help explain.



 

  [### Background

 ](https://war.huri.harvard.edu/background/)On February 24, 2022, the world watched in horror as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, inciting the largest war in Europe since World War II.



 

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  [### Voices

 ](https://war.huri.harvard.edu/voices/)We stand in solidarity with Ukraine’s citizens as they bravely fight for their right to live in a sovereign country and determine its fate; as they endure uncertainty, fear, and concern for their loved ones.



 

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  [### HURI Insights

 ](https://war.huri.harvard.edu/background/)Leading experts on Ukraine provide crucial explanations and analysis to help understand the war and its deeper context.



 

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[**Visit the Russo-Ukrainian War Site**](https://war.huri.harvard.edu)



 

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