Google AI on the NATO War on Russia in Ukraine
By Don DeBar The following is the result of an interview I conducted on July 25-27, 2026 with Google AI: Q.- when did russian smo begin in ukraine A.- The Russian "special military operation" (SMO) began on February 24, 2022 , when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in a televised address. [ 1 , 2 ] Key Details of the Launch • Announcement Date: February 24, 2022 • Leader: Russian President Vladimir Putin • Nature of Entry: Simultaneous land, air, and missile assaults entering Ukraine from Russia, Belarus, and Crimea [ 1 , 2 ] If you would like, I can provide a timeline of the major military phases or key events that occurred during the first year of the conflict. Q.- Why did Russia send its military into the area? A.- Russia sent its military into Ukraine d...