Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation against Ukraine on February 24. The forces invaded Ukraine from several directions and this is being seen as the beginning of war in Europe over Russia's demands for an end to NATO's eastward expansion.

Putin denied for months that he was planning an invasion. However, today, in a televised speech, he declared that he had ordered "a special military operation" to protect Russian citizens who had been subjected to "genocide" in Ukraine.

Historical backdrop 

The tensions between Russia and Ukraine go years back. However, tensions escalated in 2021 when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US President Joe Biden to let Ukraine join NATO.

Ukraine is a democratic country of 44 million people, with over 1,000 years of history. It also happens to be the biggest country in Europe by area after Russia.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, it voted for independence from Moscow. Putin deems Ukraine as an artificial creation carved from Russia by enemies. He has also described Ukraine as a puppet of the West.

Zelensky's request to be a part of NATO angered Russia and it started placing troops near the Ukraine border.

On November 10, 2021, the US reported unusual Russian troop movements near the Ukrainian border. On November 28, Ukraine said Russia is massing nearly 92,000 troops for an offensive at the end of January or early February.

However, Moscow denied it and accused Kyiv of a military build-up of its own.

In December, President Biden warned of severe sanctions if Russia invaded Ukraine. Putin has constantly demanded guarantees from the West and Ukraine that it will not join NATO.

2014 invasion
This is not the first time that tensions have mounted between Russia and Ukraine. Russia had invaded Ukraine in 2014 and annexed its Crimean peninsula. Rebels backed by.........https://www.gistchannel.com/2022/02/24/whats-the-reason-for-ukraine-russia-conflict-heres-what-you-should-know/

While we don't agree to Russia's unprovoked aggression towards Ukraine with is mainly driven by Greed

There is nothing that Russia Could not have Settled diplomatically


On the Economic Implications

God Almighty has just divinely delivered Nigeria out of Poverty into record breaking prosperity

and Nigeria just won the International Economic Jackpot

Russia is Europe's Suppler of Natural Gas


Europe Just ran out of Natural Gas

Nigeria has it ________abundantly

And right now because Europe is desperately in need of Natural Gas from anywhere but Russia

the Financial Juggernauts of Europe are heading to Nigeria for Natural Gas



God Almighty the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ loves and blessed Nigeria too much
and Nigeria doesn't even deserve it

Thanks for This..can everyone see Putin is the weirdo here
Trying to have everything to himself..what's his issue with Ukraine joining NATO?
What on Earth makes you think you can invade a sovereign country for no reason..
Ask his nairaland supporters what does he want from Ukraine they don't have an answer..
The dull ones will say he wants to deal with the west..what logical reason does he have?
None..

Putin is a dictator and like his predecessor, he will meet a sad and horrible end..

when Israel was bombing Palestinian you all were chearing them so rn I don't give a f bout Ukraine. anything Russia see make e do dem if dem like make dem turn am to dust

Hanks0000:
Putin is a dictator and like his predecessor, he will meet a sad and horrible end..

But Putin once did one Commendable thing

There was a time that Black People couldn't walk through some streets in Russia without being attacked

Putin Cracked down so hard on the Nazis that all that became History

That one he did well

But this invasion of Ukraine is Greed

A

This is the first time I am getting to know the details trailing the hullabaloo surrounding this Ukraine-Russia power tussle.

We have far worse situations happening in Africa especially in Nigeria albeit in a subtle way but none is talking about it, doublestandard!

christistruth01:



While we don't agree to Russia's unprovoked aggression towards Ukraine with is mainly driven by Greed

There is nothing that Russia Could not have Settled diplomatically
*

On the Economic Implications

God Almighty has just divinely delivered Nigeria out of Poverty into record breaking prosperity

Nigeria has just won the International Economic Jackpot

Russia is Western Europe's Suppler of Natural Gas


Nigeria has infinite amounts of Natural Gas

And right now Europe is desperately in need of Natural Gas from anywhere but Russia


Europe Just ran out of Natural Gas

Nigeria has it in abundance


The Financial Juggernauts of Europe are heading to Nigeria for Natural Gas

God blessed us with abundant natural gas although citizens can't afford it

You recounted history without saying exactly why the war has just broken out. Clearly you don't know.

Thanks a bunch. At least now I have an idea.

I Dey eat Yamarita

christistruth01:



But Putin once did one Commendable thing

There was a time that Black People couldn't walk through some streets in Russia without being attacked

Putin Cracked down so hard on the Nazis that all that became History

That one he did well

But this invasion of Ukraine is Greed

Try not to take everything the media tells you as being true. Study history yourself and you'd see the justification behind the invasion.
A pact was reached where areas near Russian border ought not to be occupied by the US led NATO. If USA wouldn't allow Russia have its base near it, why should Russia allow USA to have it's own base just at its border?? Just think logically and read what happened to Cuba when Russia had a base there.

History never lies... I'm not justifying the invasion of any sovereign nation but the USA has been doing that to several countries, why the noise when Russia does the same? Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan to mention but a few.

Think sir, just think. I've been a pro-Us all my life but after reading the plans and actions of Gaddafi before he was killed, I realised there's actually something wrong with the USA and not with Gaddafi.

lionphil:


Try not to take everything the media tells you as being true. Study history yourself and you'd see the justification behind the invasion.
A pact was reached where areas near Russian border ought not to be occupied by the US led NATO. If USA wouldn't allow Russia have its base near it, why should Russia allow USA to have it's own base just at its border?? Just think logically and read what happened to Cuba when Russia had a base there.

History never lies... I'm not justifying the invasion of any sovereign nation but the USA has been doing that to several countries, why the noise when Russia does the same? Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan to mention but a few.

Think sir, just think. I've been a pro-Us all my life but after reading the plans and actions of Gaddafi before he was killed, I realised there's actually something wrong with the USA and not with Gaddafi.

How long does Russia think it can hold onto Ukraine and it’s fiercely Patrotic Population


Remember Russia fled Afghanistan

Ukraine Joining NATO means Russia will be vulnerable to external forces, spying on nuclear weapons, access to Russias secrecy and illegal immigration activities which will pave way for some Europeans to access Russia and Russia don’t want that. Allies are warn not to interfere but humanity come first that is why UN is calling on Puttin to call off the strike in the name of Humanity. That’s the interest of Russia.
Me: Ukraine should build walls round and cut ties with Russia.

FERNANDEZISBACK:
Thanks for This..can everyone see Putin is the weirdo here
Trying to have everything to himself..what's his issue with Ukraine joining NATO?
What on Earth makes you think you can invade a sovereign country for no reason..
Ask his nairaland supporters what does he want from Ukraine they don't have an answer..
The dull ones will say he wants to deal with the west..what logical reason does he have?
None..

kingPhidel:
Ukraine Joining NATO means Russia will be vulnerable to external forces, spying on nuclear weapons, access to Russias secrecy and illegal immigration activities which will pave way for some Europeans to access Russia and Russia don’t want that. Allies are warn not to interfere but humanity come first that is UN is calling on Puttin to call off the strike in the name of Humanity.
Me: Ukraine should build walls round and cut ties with Russia.

And how did you come up with that?

Really I didn’t come up with this but if you are current or following the trend of events internationally you shouldn’t be asking. Anyways NTA can’t give you details except you want to know argungun fishing festival in sokoto

FERNANDEZISBACK:

And how did you come up with that?

Christistruth00:



How long does Russia think it can hold onto Ukraine and it’s fiercely Patrotic Population


Remember Russia fled Afghanistan

Ukrainian soldiers are leaving their positions. Ukrainian air defences are down already. Nuclear plant captured... what else is Ukraine fighting for? Ukraine has lost the war in less than 24hrs

Only time will tell bro. Russia has decided to throw it all in damning the consequences. China is flying over Taiwan's airspace with the hope of attacking as well. Don't be surprised North Korea has plans to invade South Korea depending on what plays out with Russia.

It's going to be an interesting year

not Ukraine vs Russia. This is Ukraine vs Ukraine sessionist which Russia support.


It is like Nigeria vs Biafra but England supporting Biafra.

Let us not hype this into third world war

lionphil:


Ukrainian soldiers are leaving their positions. Ukrainian air defences are down already. Nuclear plant captured... what else is Ukraine fighting for? Ukraine has lost the war in less than 24hrs

Only time will tell bro. Russia has decided to throw it all in damning the consequences. China is flying over Taiwan's airspace with the hope of attacking as well. Don't be surprised North Korea has plans to invade South Korea depending on what plays out with Russia.

It's going to be an interesting year

Ukraine would be too Painful for Russia to hold

christistruth01:



While we don't agree to Russia's unprovoked aggression towards Ukraine with is mainly driven by Greed

There is nothing that Russia Could not have Settled diplomatically


On the Economic Implications

God Almighty has just divinely delivered Nigeria out of Poverty into record breaking prosperity

and Nigeria just won the International Economic Jackpot

Russia is Europe's Suppler of Natural Gas


Europe Just ran out of Natural Gas

Nigeria has it ________abundantly

And right now because Europe is desperately in need of Natural Gas from anywhere but Russia

the Financial Juggernauts of Europe are heading to Nigeria for Natural Gas



God Almighty the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ loves and blessed Nigeria too much
and Nigeria doesn't even deserve it

Lol God has blessed the looters

lionphil:


Try not to take everything the media tells you as being true. Study history yourself and you'd see the justification behind the invasion.
A pact was reached where areas near Russian border ought not to be occupied by the US led NATO. If USA wouldn't allow Russia have its base near it, why should Russia allow USA to have it's own base just at its border?? Just think logically and read what happened to Cuba when Russia had a base there.

History never lies... I'm not justifying the invasion of any sovereign nation but the USA has been doing that to several countries, why the noise when Russia does the same? Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan to mention but a few.

Think sir, just think. I've been a pro-Us all my life but after reading the plans and actions of Gaddafi before he was killed, I realised there's actually something wrong with the USA and not with Gaddafi.

You read the plans of gadaffi after he died, bit you did thread about his atrocities when he was alive, no be juju be that

christistruth01:



Ukraine would be too Painful for Russia to hold

Yea butter would hold it all the same