This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
The Russia-Ukraine War began on 24 February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a “special military operation.” Since that day, the conflict has evolved into a major crisis that has reshaped global balances and impacted the world economy.
At the outset of the war, Russia advanced into areas under Kyiv’s control from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. It also entered the Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Troops were deployed from Belarus into the Chernobyl area and from Crimea into the Kherson and Melitopol regions.
During the second month of the war, Russian forces withdrew from the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions. The Ukrainian government accused Russia of committing massacres in the cities of Bucha and Irpin, but Russia rejected these allegations.
On 6 September 2022, the Ukrainian military launched a counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region. Five days after the start of this offensive, Russia lost control of 8,370 square kilometers of territory in the area.
In September 2022, Russia illegally annexed the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Ukraine, in turn, launched a counterattack on 29 August 2022 to liberate Kherson. Russia evacuated civilians from Kherson and in November 2022 withdrew its defensive line to the left bank of the Dnipro River.
On the 1000th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, allegations emerged that the United States would allow its long-range weapons provided to Ukraine to be used on Russian territory. This development sparked speculation that it could lead to a strategic shift in the current course of the war and potentially expand the conflict to a broader area.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government has expressed concern over a decline in military support from Western allies. In particular, the renewed escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict has diverted international public attention away from Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced dissatisfaction with Western countries’ reluctance to supply fighter jets, while critical developments continue on key frontlines.
Russia is reported to have encountered various military challenges in its efforts to neutralize Ukrainian drones along the Crimea front. The eastern and western banks of the Dnipro River lie along the contested borders where fighting has intensified; Ukraine continues its efforts to advance in the eastern part of Kherson and on the Zaporizhzhia front.
Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement that he is open to direct negotiations with Ukraine drew international attention. Putin indicated that he expected Kyiv to respond positively to this proposal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, declared that Ukraine is ready for dialogue with Russia on the condition of a full and unconditional ceasefire. In this context, an official meeting is planned in London involving delegations from the United States, Germany, France, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
At this stage, the Russia-Ukraine War continues to be a crisis with profound impacts on global politics and the world economy. While armed clashes between the parties persist, concrete steps toward a diplomatic resolution have begun. However, the date when the war will end and how the resolution process will unfold remain uncertain.
In light of these developments, both the course of the war and the attitudes of international actors will play a decisive role. Diplomatic initiatives and military strategies in the coming period are critically important in determining the future of the conflict.
Beginning and Initial Phases of the War
Ukraine’s Counteroffensives and Russia’s Annexation Moves
Current Situation: Course of the War and International Support
Peace Negotiations and Future Scenarios
