Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into the eastern Ukraine regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, after recognizing them as independent states. This marked an escalation in the conflict leading to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In History, Today on February 23
Today we explore events from the year 303 to the year 2022. Events span the globe, from the countries of Colombia, Japan, Mozambique, Iraq, France, Republic of Texas, India, United States (Guam), United Kingdom, Spain, Cuba, United States, Italy, Roman Empire, Russia, Netherlands, Libya, Mexico, Holy Roman Empire.