A timeline of territorial shifts during Russia’s war on Ukraine
Summary
Russian forces have been involved in a long conflict in Ukraine, starting with a full-scale invasion in February 2022. Since then, there have been various territorial shifts, counteroffensives by Ukraine, and discussions about peace, including meetings between world leaders. Recent actions include drone strikes and discussions of Russia's demands for Ukraine to leave part of the Donetsk region.Key Facts
- Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, attacking from multiple directions.
- Ukraine pushed back Russian forces from Kyiv and Chernihiv by April 2022.
- Russia annexed four regions in Ukraine in September 2022, although it did not fully control them.
- Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in August 2022, reclaiming significant territories.
- In May 2023, Russia announced it had control over Bakhmut.
- Both countries increased drone strikes into each other's territories by summer 2025.
- Putin and Trump met in August 2025 to discuss ending the conflict, with Russia demanding Ukraine's withdrawal from part of the Donetsk region.
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