Defense of Ukraine
Directs Ukrainian armed resistance during the opening day of the Russian invasion
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2022 in Ukraine
Explore 93 historical events and records for Ukraine in 2022.
Historical records for Ukraine in 2022
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February
Full-Scale Invasion Address
Addresses Ukrainians after Russia launches its full-scale invasion and pledges national resistance.
General Mobilization
Orders general mobilization after Russia begins the full-scale invasion.
Kyiv Defense
Helps organize Kyiv's civic defense during the Russian assault.
Martial Law
Declares martial law after Russia launches its full-scale invasion.
National Defense
Commands Ukrainian armed forces during the opening invasion.
Snake Island
Symbolizes Ukrainian resistance after Snake Island refuses Russian surrender demands.
Sumy Fighting
Reports heavy fighting as Russian troops enter Sumy Oblast.
Battle of Kyiv
Helps command the defense of Kyiv against Russian forces.
Defense of Kyiv
Helps organize civil defense and curfew measures in Kyiv as Russian forces advance
Kyiv Video Address
Appears in central Kyiv with senior officials to show that the government remains in the capital.
Mykolaiv Defense
Organizes regional defense as Russian forces threaten Mykolaiv.
Battle of Kharkiv
Kharkiv resists Russian attacks in the war's first days.
Siege of Chernihiv
Chernihiv comes under siege during Russia's northern offensive.
EU Membership Application
Signs Ukraine's application for membership of the European Union.
International Appeal
Appeals for sanctions, weapons and diplomatic support.
UN Emergency Session
Addresses the United Nations emergency session on Russia's invasion.
March
European Parliament Wartime Address
Addresses the European Parliament and urges the European Union to prove that it stands with Ukraine.
Capture of Kherson
Reports Russian control of Kherson after Russian forces enter the city
Siege of Mariupol
Mariupol is encircled during Russia's southern offensive.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Crisis
Responds to the shelling and Russian seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Irpin Evacuation
Coordinates evacuations as Russian shelling hits Irpin.
United Kingdom Parliament Address
Addresses the British Parliament by video and vows that Ukraine will continue resisting Russia.
Mariupol Hospital Documentation
Documents the aftermath of the Mariupol maternity hospital strike.
Mariupol Maternity Hospital Strike
Condemns the Russian strike on a maternity hospital in besieged Mariupol
Melitopol Abduction
Is detained by Russian forces after the occupation of Melitopol.
Severodonetsk Fighting
Reports heavy fighting in Luhansk during Russia's eastern offensive.
Canadian Parliament Address
Addresses Canada's Parliament and appeals for stronger military and economic support.
Mariupol Siege Reporting
Reports from Mariupol during the Russian siege.
Mariupol Drama Theatre Strike
Reports on the destruction of the Mariupol drama theatre during the Russian siege
Mariupol Theatre Bombing
Mariupol theatre is bombed while civilians shelter inside.
US Congress Address
Addresses the United States Congress by video and appeals for further military assistance.
German Bundestag Address
Addresses the German Bundestag and urges Germany to take stronger action against Russia.
Mykolaiv Counterattack
Helps coordinate the defense of Mykolaiv.
Israeli Knesset Address
Addresses Israeli lawmakers and appeals for greater support for Ukraine.
Address to Italian Lawmakers
Tells Italian lawmakers that isolating Russia economically is essential to ending the invasion.
French Parliament Address
Addresses French lawmakers and appeals for sanctions, weapons and international solidarity.
NATO Summit Address
Addresses NATO leaders and asks for unrestricted military assistance to defend Ukrainian cities.
Liberation of Irpin
Announces Ukrainian forces have retaken Irpin near Kyiv.
Address to Denmark's Folketing
Calls on Denmark to tighten sanctions and support the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
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