Background of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The war between Ukraine and Russia, which escalated in February 2022 with Russia's full-scale invasion, is rooted in historical, political, and territorial disputes. For over a decade, from the late 1990s to 2011, I oversaw Ukraine and Russia as part of my regional responsibilities with the Red Cross. My last visit to Ukraine in 2010, exploring its vibrant capital and surrounding cities, remains etched in my memory. Today, my heart aches for the countless families on both sides who have endured unimaginable loss and grief in this devastating conflict. The conflict is primarily centered around...