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Russia initiated what it calls a "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, citing several key reasons, according to the Kremlin's official statements:
1. Protection of Russian-Speaking Populations in Donbas

Russia claimed that Ukrainian forces were committing "genocide" against Russian-speaking people in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (Donbas), where pro-Russian separatists had declared independent republics in 2014.

Moscow recognized these republics as independent just before the invasion and vowed to "defend" them.

2. "Denazification" of Ukraine

Russian leadership, particularly Vladimir Putin, accused Ukraine of being controlled by "neo-Nazis" and far-right extremists, despite Ukraine having a Jewish president (Volodymyr Zelenskyy).

This claim was widely dismissed by historians and Western governments as propaganda.

3. Preventing NATO Expansion

A major long-term concern for Russia was NATO's eastward expansion into former Soviet states.

Russia demanded legally binding guarantees that Ukraine would never join NATO, seeing it as a direct security threat.

When diplomacy failed, Russia chose military action to prevent Ukraine from aligning further with the West.

4. Historical and Ideological Reasons

Putin has repeatedly denied Ukraine's right to exist as a sovereign nation, calling it an "artificial state" created by Soviet borders.

He framed the war as reversing "historical mistakes" and reuniting Russian lands.

Western and Ukrainian Perspectives

Ukraine and NATO countries view the invasion as an unprovoked act of aggression aimed at destroying Ukrainian sovereignty.

The "genocide" claim in Donbas has been rejected by international organizations.

Many see Russia's actions as an attempt to reassert dominance over former Soviet territories.

Conclusion

While Russia justified its invasion with claims of protecting Russians and resisting NATO, most of the world sees it as an imperialist war to control Ukraine. The conflict has led to severe global repercussions, including sanctions, military aid to Ukraine, and a major realignment in international relations.