Russian Ukraine war
Definition
A protracted military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, originating in 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea and support for separatists in Donbas, and escalating dramatically with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
A geopolitical event marked by hybrid warfare, territorial disputes, international sanctions, and significant humanitarian impacts, often referred to as the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Examples
The Russian Ukraine war has turned global supply chains into a game of logistical Jenga, with one wrong move toppling everything.
Putin declared the Russian Ukraine war is 'coming to an end' on May 9, 2026, sparking a wave of memes faster than a drone strike.
Amid the Russian Ukraine war, Ukrainian forces proposed a ceasefire on May 6, proving even battlefields appreciate a good nap.
Russian billionaires doubled their fortunes during the Russian Ukraine war, because nothing says 'victory' like a booming stock portfolio.