Russian Occupation of Ukraine (World War III in The Pearl World)

Russian Invasion of Ukraine
On January 29, 2022, in the middle of the night, Russian forces attacked Ukraine from Belarus and Southern Russia, encircling and taking control over the Southern and Eastern portions of Ukraine, by January 30th, Russian forces reached Kyiv, demanding the Government to surrender. President Zelensky had fled the country, and the remaining government members surrendered to Russia's military demands.

Russia divided the country into two, the Southern and Eastern regions were ceded to Russia to become the Novorossyian district while the rest remained apart of Ukraine as occupied territory. Within a day, Russia banned all Ukrainian symbolry and began plans to create a new Ukrainian state. De-Sovietficiation was quickly reversed, and announcements for new elections to be held in March were made.

Ukrainian Resistance
Ukraine's Right Sector, along with other factions formed a resistance movement, Russia has mostly driven these soldiers to the ground, but they remain engaged in a guerilla war.

Power Transfer
On March 3, 2022, the Ukranian Government held its first elections, with the Party of Regions, led by former President Viktor Yanukovych winning a majority of seats.