14. The War in Donbass (2014-present)
The War in Donbass began in April 2014 when Russian-backed separatists seized control of several towns in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Despite substantial evidence of Russian military support, Russia consistently denied direct involvement, and neither side issued a formal declaration of war. The conflict has resulted in over 14,000 deaths and displaced approximately 2 million people (en.wikipedia.org). The situation remains complex, blurring lines between civil war, proxy war, and foreign intervention.
