Some basic history of the war in Ukraine. By no means is this to be taken as gospel. It will however give you some background.

The history of the war in Ukraine is complex and multifaceted. One of the main conflicts in Ukraine in recent history is the ongoing war in the Donbas region, which began in 2014. This conflict began as a result of the Ukrainian Revolution of 2014, which ousted President Viktor Yanukovych and led to the formation of a new government in Kyiv. The war in the Donbas has its roots in ethnic, linguistic, and political differences between the western and eastern regions of Ukraine.

The war has mainly been fought between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region, which includes the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. The fighting has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of over 1.5 million people. The war has also had a significant impact on the economy and infrastructure of the region, with many towns and cities left in ruins.

Another major conflict in Ukraine's history is the Holodomor, which was a man-made famine that occurred in 1932-1933 and is considered to be a genocide of ethnic Ukrainians. This famine, caused by Soviet policies, is believed to have killed millions of people, and it has had a lasting impact on the Ukrainian people.

Additionally, Ukraine has also been involved in several other conflicts throughout its history, including the Russo-Ukrainian War (1768-1774) and World War II.

In recent years, the country has seen a rise in nationalism sentiment, which has been reflected in the ongoing war in the Donbas region. The war has also strained relations between Ukraine and Russia, with Russia annexing Crimea in 2014 and being accused of supporting separatist rebels in the Donbas.

The ongoing war in the Donbas region continues to be a major source of tension in the region, and there have been multiple attempts to reach a peaceful resolution through diplomatic means, but with limited success.