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War in Ukraine
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine for what it imagined would be a short-lived ‘special military operation’. The conflict is now approaching its fourth year and has become the biggest ground war in Europe since WWII. The researchers on this page can provide insight into various aspects of the conflict. Are you a journalist and do you have a specific question or would you like to get in touch with a researcher who is not listed on this page? Please contact the Press Office on 020 525 2695 or persvoorlichting@uva.nl.
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