See the most important events since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which lasted 100 days this Friday (2) and has already left thousands dead.
2 of 9 President Putin announces military offensive in televised speech; He urged Ukrainian soldiers to surrender and return home otherwise Ukraine itself would be blamed for the bloodshed, adding that the clash between Russian and Ukrainian forces was “inevitable” and “only a matter of time”. Photo: Reuters
President Putin announces military offensive in televised address; He urged Ukrainian soldiers to surrender and return home otherwise Ukraine itself would be blamed for the bloodshed, adding that the clash between Russian and Ukrainian forces was “inevitable” and “only a matter of time”. Photo: Reuters
in the February, 24President Vladimir Putin announces a “military operation” to defend the separatist Donbass “republics” in eastern Ukraine, whose independence he had just unilaterally recognized.
Russian ground forces then invade Ukrainian territory.
In the day 26the Russian army receives the order to intensify the offensive.
The European Union has announced the first purchase and delivery of arms to Ukraine. Westerners are imposing increasingly severe economic sanctions on Russia.
3 of 9 map shows locations in Ukraine bombed in Russia’s first attack — Photo: Arte g1
Map shows locations in Ukraine bombed in Russia’s first attack — Photo: Arte g1
On the 28th Moscow and Kyiv begin negotiations.
Vladimir Putin is calling for Crimea to be recognized as Russian territory, for Ukraine to be given a “neutral status” and for it to be “denazified”. Moscow has been seeking assurances for months that Kyiv will never join NATO.
in the 2nd MarchRussian troops arrive in Kharkiv (north), the second largest city in the country. In the south, near Crimea, Kherson is under Russian control.
4 out of 9 Russian soldiers in Kherson, Ukraine — Photo: Olexandr Chornyi/AP
Russian soldiers in Kherson, Ukraine — Photo: Olexandr Chornyi/AP
In the day 8US President Joe Biden issues an embargo on Russian oil and gas.
In the 10th daythe heads of state and government of the 27 member countries are ruling out Ukraine’s rapid EU accession, as demanded by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and at the same time opening the door to closer ties.
5 of 9 04/04 Soldiers of proRussian troops collect bodies to take to Mariupol morgue — Photo: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko
04/04 Soldiers of proRussian troops collect bodies to take to the morgue in Mariupol — Photo: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko
In the day 21Brussels denounces “a serious war crime” in Mariupol, a strategic port on the Sea of Azov.
Tens of thousands of people are trapped there. A maternity hospital, then a theater where civilians are taking shelter, are bombed.
6 of 9 View of the Mariupol Theater hit by an attack in Ukraine on Wednesday (16th). — Photo: Reuters
View of the Mariupol Theater hit by an attack in Ukraine on Wednesday (16th). — Photo: Reuters
In the day 24NATO resolves to arm Ukraine against chemical and nuclear threats and strengthen its defenses on its eastern flank.
The next day Moscow announced that it was concentrating on “liberation of Donbass”.
in the 2nd of AprilUkraine announces that it has regained control of the Kyiv region after the withdrawal of Russian forces moving to the east and south of the country.
Drone footage shows tanks firing at a cyclist in Bucha
In several places near Kyiv, such as Bucha, the discovery of dozens of civilian bodies sparked a strong international reaction.
In the day 8a bomb attack on Kramatorsk railway station (east) leaves 57 dead.
The video shows the moment of the bombing of the Kramatorsk railway station in Ukraine
In the day 14, the Ukrainians claim to have hit the Moskva, the main battleship of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea, with rockets. According to Moscow, the ship sank after a fire caused by the explosion of ammunition on board.
In the day 21Vladimir Putin claims control of Mariupol, but some 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers holed up with 1,000 civilians in the Azovstal steel complex are still resisting.
7 of 9 The photo published on social networks shows what the Russian ship Moskva would be like shortly before sinking — Photo: reproduction
The photo published on social networks shows what the Russian ship Moskva would be like shortly before its sinking photo: reproduction
On the 27th, the Ukrainian army recognized a Russian advance to the east, capturing several towns in the Kharkiv and Donbass regions.
in the May 3rdRussian and proRussian forces launched a “powerful attack” against the Azovstal steelworks.
In the day 860 people were reported missing after the bombing of a school in the Luhansk region.
In the day 18Sweden and Finland submit their applications for NATO membership.
In the 19th dayUS Congress releases $40 billion to support Ukraine’s war effort.
The next day, the G7 pledges $19.8 billion to help Kyiv.
Azovstal under Russian control
In the day 20, Moscow announces control of Azovstal. According to Kyiv, Mariupol is 90% destroyed and at least 20,000 people have died in the city.
8 of 9 Azovstal Steelworks in Mariupol with a thick layer of black smoke hanging over the roof — Photo: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo/File Photo
Azovstal Steel Plant in Mariupol with a thick layer of black smoke hanging over the roof — Photo: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo/File Photo
To the east, the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysytchansk form the last bastion of Ukrainian resistance in the Luhansk region of Donbass.
In the day 23In Kyiv, a Russian soldier was sentenced to life imprisonment in the first war crimes trial since the invasion began.
9 of 9 A 21yearold Russian soldier during the first war crimes trial against Russia in which he was convicted on May 13, 2022 — Photo: Viacheslav Ratynskyi/ Reuters
A 21yearold Russian soldier during the first war crimes trial against Russia in which he was convicted on May 13, 2022 — Photo: Viacheslav Ratynskyi/ Reuters
Russian forces step up their offensive in Donbass.
In the day 28Moscow confirms the takeover of the key Lyman site by proRussian separatists. According to the regional governor, Russian troops control “a part” of Severodonetsk on the 31st.
Russian oil embargo
The heads of state and government of the EU agree on 30 to reduce Russian oil imports by around 90% by the end of the year.
After the same measure was imposed on Finland, Bulgaria and Poland, Russia’s Gazprom halted its gas supplies to the Netherlands on the 31st after refusing to pay in rubles.