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The dominoes fell rapidly as the situation unraveled. In the following days, despite words of peace from global leaders, it became increasingly apparent that war was imminent. On February 24, 2022, Putin delivered a speech announcing the initiation of a “special military operation” in Ukraine. In a chilling moment, he claimed that Russia was acting to protect its homeland and people in Ukraine, fundamentally disregarding Ukraine's sovereignty.