一图读懂：俄乌冲突爆发四周年

Core Points - The article reviews the key events of the Russia-Ukraine conflict over the past four years, highlighting significant incidents such as military actions, negotiations, and territorial changes [1][55]. Group 1: Major Events - In February 2022, Russia launched a special military operation against Ukraine, prompting Ukraine to declare a state of war and sever diplomatic ties with Russia [56]. - In March 2022, face-to-face negotiations took place in Turkey, but they eventually stalled despite initial proposals being documented [3][57]. - The sinking of the Russian cruiser "Moskva" was reported in April 2022, attributed to an explosion, with Ukraine claiming responsibility for the attack [7][59]. - By April 2022, Russia claimed to have controlled most of Mariupol, excluding the Azovstal steel plant, and later announced full control over the plant's underground facilities [9][61]. - In September 2022, the Nord Stream pipelines experienced explosions, leading to significant gas leaks [12][62]. - Four regions, including Donetsk and Luhansk, were annexed by Russia in September 2022, formalized through treaties signed by President Putin [13][63]. Group 2: Escalation and International Involvement - In March 2023, a U.S. MQ-9 drone was reported to have crashed in the Black Sea after being intercepted by Russian fighter jets [14][66]. - In May 2023, Russia claimed to have fully controlled the town of Bakhmut (known as Artyomovsk in Russian), although Ukraine disputed this claim [21][72]. - A significant event in June 2023 was the Wagner Group's rebellion, which drew global attention and was labeled a "armed rebellion" by Putin [22][73]. - In February 2024, French President Macron suggested the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine, which raised concerns about a major escalation in the conflict [27][76]. - In August 2024, Ukraine confirmed receipt of F-16 fighter jets from Western nations, with Ukrainian pilots beginning to operate them [28][78]. Group 3: Ongoing Developments - In November 2024, Russia announced the first use of a new hypersonic missile named "Zhazhda" in operations against Ukraine [31][81]. - In December 2024, a Russian general was killed in a bombing incident in Moscow, which was classified as a terrorist attack [34][84]. - In early 2025, Trump indicated a potential shift in U.S. policy regarding territorial exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, which was met with strong opposition from Ukraine [42][93]. - In January 2026, a trilateral meeting involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine concluded without a joint statement, marking the first such contact since February 2022 [50][97]. - The European Union passed a regulation to completely ban imports of Russian natural gas, effective in 2027, which was met with critical responses from Russia [52].