February 25, 2023 For a year now, Putin started the war in Ukraine. Now many no longer remember how this war began, and how it developed. Many of our fellow citizens are sure that everything goes according to plan, and the victory of Russia is close. But what exactly is this plan? What did Russia start with, and what did it come to a year later? In this article, we will consider what goals the Putin's “special operation” pursues and how the rhetoric of officials has changed for its length.