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An Australian Government-donated M777 155mm lightweight towed howitzer bound for Ukraine is loaded onto an Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland.
Strategic Influence

What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained

Eliza Mackintosh
26 February 2022
Archived
2 min
PME All levels

BLUF

CNN, a US network, provides an overview of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as of 25 Feb 2022.

Summary

CNN notes the following:
  • After months of a military buildup, on 24 Feb 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine.
  • Russia outnumbers Ukrainian forces.
  • The US says it will not send troops to help Ukraine as Ukraine is not a NATO member.
  • Putin argues that Ukraine is an integral part of Russia.
  • Ukraine considers itself an independent country.
Learn more about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

References

  • MILITARY HISTORY INDEX PAGES AND COLLECTIONS ON THE RAAF RUNWAY 
  • AIR AND SPACE POWER: COLLECTIONS | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME) | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RUSSIAN-UKRAINE CONFLICT—ARTICLES | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
  • 24 Feb 22 Russia’s War on Ukraine, in Context | The New Yorker
  • 25 Feb Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures | Ukraine | The Guardian
  • 25 Feb 22   Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, explained - Vox
  • 25 Feb Ukraine invasion — explained: NPR
Source: CNN
  • Link to Source: CNN International - Breaking News, US News, World News and Video
  • Media Check: CNN - Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
 

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