title: The Russian-Ukrainian war: premises and main stages
abstract: In the Russian-Ukrainian war in eastern Ukraine, 7 main stages can currently be established: 1) June 12, 2020 February 24, 2022 - Ukraine’s approach to NATO, Russia’s military threats and ultimatums to the West and Ukraine, Russia’s negotiations with the EU, NATO, the US regarding Ukraine’s non-admission to NATO and their failure; 2) February 24 - March 2, 2022 - the period of the blitzkrieg, when Russia, gathering imposing military forces, managed to destroy the Ukrainian defense and conquer pa
journal: Studia Universitatis Moldaviae Seria Ştiinţe Umanistice