Today, we're bringing you an episode from our archive.

In late February, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced his country would begin a “special military operation” in sovereign Ukrainian territory.

Almost immediately, Russian troops began attacking various parts of the country, starting the most significant conflict in Europe since World War Two.

International editor Peter Hartcher gave listeners a rundown on how Russia and Ukraine reached boiling point.

This episode was hosted by Nathanael Cooper and first aired on February 25, 2022.

Today, we're bringing you an episode from our archive.
In late February, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced his country would begin a “special military operation” in sovereign Ukrainian territory.
Almost immediately, Russian troops began attacking various parts of the country, starting the most significant conflict in Europe since World War Two.
International editor Peter Hartcher gave listeners a rundown on how Russia and Ukraine reached boiling point.
This episode was hosted by Nathanael Cooper and first aired on February 25, 2022.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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