In early February 2022, the Russian Federation deployed around 190,000 troops near the eastern borders of Ukraine. As a result, this alarmed Ukrainian officials and many world leaders around the globe that stated that an invasion of Ukraine would go against International Law. However, President Vladimir Putin justifies the "military operation" of Ukraine by saying that the objective is to integrate the independent region Donetsks and Luhansk into Russia. A statement that has received condemnation from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In today's episode, we discuss the historical implications that have led to the current Ukraine-Russia conflict, Biden's response to the Russian invasion, and the misinformation campaign that has attempted to mitigate the severity of the Ukrainian takeover. FacebookThe Social Chemist | FacebookInstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosReferencesMilestones: 1945–1952 - Office of the Historian (state.gov)Milestones: 1953–1960 - Office of the Historian (state.gov)NATO | Founders, Members, & History | BritannicaPutin targets anti-vax groups, others with disinformation - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)Putin Spins a Conspiracy Theory That Ukraine Is on a Path to Nuclear Weapons - The New York Times (nytimes.com)List of sanctions against Russia after it invaded Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine crisis News | Al JazeeraAnalysis: Donald Trump sides with Vladimir Putin as Joe Biden tries to stop a war - CNNPoliticsNoem: Biden should resign if he doesn't take stronger action against Russia | TheHillYouTube Vladimir Putin dresses down Russia's spy chief - BBC News - YouTubeVladimir Putin's Address on NATO, Ukraine, and Recognition of Donetsk and Lugansk - ENG Subtitles - YouTubeDonations Crisis in Ukraine: How To Help | Project HOPE