The invasion began at  February 24 at dawn and was described as the biggest attack on a European country since the second World War. Russia launched a ground invasion, air strikes and dozens of missiles strikes across Ukraine, which reached as far west as Lviv. This also was the first major time cyber warfare has been seen. In the first month of the war around 12-14 thousand people have been killed, mostly military. 

 International condemnation led to sanctions against Russia, while NATO bolstered its presence in eastern Europe as a deterrent. The sanctions have affected Russia’s economy heavily. Mostly international trade and food. As of now the war has been going on for about a year and a half.  

 Ever since the invasion, the US and many allies have sent Ukraine billions of dollars in equipment. This has helped Ukraine defend itself from Russia. As of September 6  2023, Biden has requested approval for another aid package, valued at 40 billion dollars. “The Ukrainian people, they need us, they are in desperate need of our support,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., chair of the House Appropriations Committee. This Package includes artillery equipment, ammunition, tank weapons and more.  

 As of now, the war has costed 411 billion dollars in damage, 17 million people displaced, 15,00 people missing, 62,300 people dead and 61,000 people injured. The war has affected citizens of both countries, Mainly Ukrainians. Many are left without a home and families separated. Russians have also been discriminated against because of Vladimir Putin Invasion of Ukraine. That is all the news available currently.