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Who controls what in Ukraine?
Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities and warned Kyiv residents, about three million people, to flee.
Kharkiv, home to about 1.5 million people, was shelled relentlessly in the last 24 hours, Governor Oleg Synegubov says.
The map below shows which parts of the country are under Russian control as of 05:00 GMT on March 2.
INTERACTIVE Russia-Ukraine map Who controls what in Ukraine MAP DAY 7
(Al Jazeera)
Huge Russian convoy nears Kyiv
A huge Russian military convoy stretching back 65km (40 miles) has amassed on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital amid fears that invading forces were set to launch devastating assaults to take control of Kyiv.
On Tuesday, a senior US defense official told reporters the convoy appeared to have stalled near Kyiv due to a number of factors, including the Ukrainian resistance that the Russian troops have faced.
Satellite images on Tuesday showed a long build-up of armoured vehicles and artillery starting 29km (18 miles) north of the city, as Moscow defied mounting global pressure and a wave of international sanctions that have smashed Russia’s economy.
INTERACTIVE Russia-Ukraine map Who controls what in Kyiv MAP DAY 7
(Al Jazeera)
Where are people fleeing to?
At least 874,026 people have fled Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion, according to the UN Refugee Agency’s data portal. Many have sought refuge in Poland and other neighboring states.
The latest and still growing count had 453,982 people entering Poland, 116,348 in Hungary, 79,315 in Moldova, 67,000 in Slovakia, 42,900 in Russia, 44,540 in Romania, and 341 in Belarus. At least 69,600 people have also fled to other European countries.
Most of the arrivals have been women and children. All men aged between 18 and 60 have been prevented from leaving Ukraine to stay and fight.
INTERACTIVE- Where are Ukrainians fleeing to 874026 DAY 7
(Al Jazeera)
It is not clear how many Ukrainian and Russian soldiers have died so far.
Interactive_Ukraine Humanitarian_Toll_DAY7_March2
(Al Jazeera)
OVD-Info, which has documented crackdowns on Russia’s opposition for years, says more than 5,000 demonstrators have been arrested across Russia since President Vladimir Putin launched the war on Ukraine.
The map and list below show the locations where sizeable protests have occurred. More protests are planned in the coming days across cities worldwide.
Protests have taken place in at least 50 Russian cities, including Chelyabinsk, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Perm, Saint Petersburg, Samara, and Yekaterinburg.
Ukraine and Russia explained in 8 maps and charts
Below are eight infographics that break down the history, politics, and economics of the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
1. Conflict at a glance
After months of tensions and intense diplomacy, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Explosions were heard across the country. Kyiv declared martial law, saying Ukraine will defend itself. Below is a summary of the conflict at a glance.
INTERACTIVE- Russia Ukraine Conflict at a glance FEB 24
(Al Jazeera)
2. History of the USSR
Russia and Ukraine were part of the 15 Soviet republics that made up the Soviet Union. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine declared independence on August 24. The map below shows when each of these countries declared independence.
INTERACTIVE- former USSR republics map
(Al Jazeera)
3. Political leadership
After independence, Ukraine moved to shed its Russian imperial legacy and forge increasingly close ties with the West.
Over the past 30 years, Ukraine has been led by seven presidents. The country has had a rocky path towards democracy with two revolutions, first in 2005 and then in 2014. Both times, protesters rejected Russia’s supremacy and sought a path to join the European Union and NATO.
By comparison, Russia has been led by three presidents, with Putin has been in office for 17 years. In 2021, Putin, the former agent of the Soviet Union’s KGB security services, signed a law that essentially enables him to stay in power until 2036.
Putin has repeatedly claimed that Russians and Ukrainians belong to “one people” and are part of the historical “Russian civilization” that also includes neighboring Belarus. Ukrainians reject his claims.
INTERACTIVE- Ukraine/Russia Political Leadership since 1991 graphic
(Al Jazeera)
4. How big are Ukraine and Russia?
Ukraine has an estimated population of 44 million – the seventh-largest in Europe. The country comprises 24 regions, known as oblasts. The country’s population has declined since the 1990s with fertility rates among the lowest in the world. As of 2020, Ukraine’s fertility rate was just 1.2. For context, in order for a population to remain stable, an overall total fertility rate of 2.1 is required.
Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe, after Russia. At 603,550sq km (233,031sq miles), Ukraine is a bit smaller than the US state of Texas, about three times smaller than India, half the size of South Africa and about two and a half times the size of the UK.
INTERACTIVE- How big are Russia and Ukraine
(Al Jazeera)
5. NATO in Europe
NATO is the world’s most powerful military alliance. Comprising 30 nations, its primary role is to protect its member states by political and military means.
Russia opposes NATO bases near its borders and has asked for written guarantees that NATO will not expand eastwards. One of the Kremlin’s central demands is that Ukraine never be allowed to join NATO – a move it considers a red line. The United States has refused to concede to this demand.
Read more about NATO history and expansion here.
INTERACTIVE- NATO members in Europe expand eastwards
(Al Jazeera)
6. Military head-to-head
Russia has one of the most powerful militaries in the world and ranks among the top five defense spenders.
In 2020, Russia spent $61.7bn on its military, which accounted for 11.4 percent of government spending. In comparison, Ukraine spent $5.9bn on its armed forces, or 8.8 percent of government spending, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Since tensions began, NATO allies, fearful of a potential ground invasion by Russia, have stepped up support for Kyiv by sending military equipment to Ukraine.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/28/russia-ukraine-crisis-in-maps-and-charts-live-news-interactive
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