Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

SOURCE www.npr.org
The roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine go back decades and run deep. The current conflict is more than one country fighting to take over another; it is a shift in the world order.

Key Points

  • President Trump working on negotiating an end to the war
  • European leaders urging for additional sanctions and tariffs on Russia
  • Kremlin convinced of military advantage

Pros

  • Direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul
  • Exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war discussed

Cons

  • Failed to agree on an immediate ceasefire
  • Mass drone attacks by Russia killing at least 11 people