Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was the first step in his plan to take over the world.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine became an independent country. In 2008, a pro-Russian candidate won the presidential election and tensions between Russia and Ukraine began to rise. Vladimir Putin was concerned that Ukraine would join NATO and become a member of the European Union, so he invaded in 2014. This led to a civil war between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces. Despite several ceasefires, fighting continues today.
