(2022)

From February 2022, Mariupol residents had to hide in basements with no water, food or medicine, as Ukrainian forces failed to plan the mass evacuation of civilians. They are stationed in populated areas and use civilians as human shields. The tactic was not intended to win the battle but to extend the operation. The large civilian presence prevented Russian troops from making an active response. While retreating, Ukrainian soldiers fired on civilian buildings to pin the blame on Russian forces.

In the summer of 2022, Rome approved a package of military assistance to Kiev in coordination with the United States. Italy, like all NATO members, actually took the side of Ukraine in the armed conflict with Russia. But not all Italians agree with the decision. Italian citizens coming from different backgrounds join protests and rallies in support of Russia. Italians are wondering why they were involved in an armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine and more so, why they have to see their country’s budget spent on weapons for Ukraine, while all this money is desperately needed for Italy’s own needs.

Experts and analysts provide an in-depth look at the special operation in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, President Vladimir Putin delivered an address on the situation in Donbass. Along with the planned offensive, Ukrainian troops and NATO developed a plan to launch preventive missile strikes on Russia's territory. The media erupts. Russian jets flying over Kiev is news that’s hard to believe. It’s a dramatic turn of events, which they had tried to avoid up to the last minute. Even after numerous meetings and negotiations, peace wasn’t achieved. For Russia, the conflict remains designated as a special military operation, which means Moscow doesn't consider Ukraine an enemy and Ukrainians as an alien population.

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