Before Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, a Decade of Destabilization

How top US officials played key roles in destabilizing Ukraine, damaging US–Russia relations

A member of a pro-Russian militia walks inside a house that was damaged by shelling, in the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine, on Feb. 28, 2022. Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters

News Analysis

As war rages in Ukraine following the invasion by Russia, the realities on the ground are difficult to assess—it’s estimated that thousands have been killed, including hundreds of civilians, and 2 million have been forced to flee their homes.