Sunday marks five months since Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. What Russian President Vladimir Putin once thought of as a quick victory has transformed into a months-long effort, as Ukrainian forces fend off heavy Russian artillery attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine. While western nations have condemned Putin’s invasion of its smaller neighbor, accusing Russia of war crimes and imposing several rounds of sanctions, Ukrainians forces are engaged in intense fighting in the Luhansk and Donetsk territories as Russia aims to gain control of the Donbas region. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the issues with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 📸: Petros Giannakouris, AP; Fadel Senna, AFP via Getty Images; Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP via Getty Images; Yasuyoshi Chiba, AFP via Getty Images; AFP contributor