Russia’s troops are continuing their slow war of attrition in eastern and northern Ukraine, even as the conflict enters a pivotal phase with a series of high-level meetings that are part of U.S. President Donald Trump's push for peace.

In the three-and-a-half years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine , the front line has continued to move slowly with some unexpected strikes also redrawing the map.

Here is a look at some of the main events in the conflict.

Feb. 24, 2022 — Russian President Vladimir Putin launches an invasion of Ukraine from the north, east and south. Russian troops quickly reach Kyiv’s outskirts, but their attempts to capture the capital and other cities in the northeast meet stiff resistance.

March 5, 2022 — Russian advances toward Kyiv and K

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