Explanation

• The ongoing armed conflict in Europe is between Russia and Ukraine.
• It escalated in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
• The war involves conventional battles, air strikes, and cyber warfare.
• Major affected areas include Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kyiv regions.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• Cold War was a period of political and military tension after World War II.
• Main rivalry: United States (USA) vs. Soviet Union (USSR).
• It lasted roughly from 1947 to 1991.
• Conflict involved arms race, space race, and ideological competition.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• Attack Date: 24 February 2022, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv time
  • Declared By: Vladimir Putin as “special military operation”
  • Territorial Control: Russia controls ~1.8% area around Kharkiv (east Ukraine)
  • Reason: Rising tensions due to Russian military buildup in 2021

Additional information:

• Capital: Moscow
• Area: 17.1 million km²
• Currency: Russian Ruble
• Population: 144.1 million (2020, World Bank)
• Continent: Europe & Asia

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I.
  • It was signed on 28 June 1919 between Germany and the Allied Powers.
  • The treaty codified terms, reparations, and territorial changes after the war.
  • It laid the foundation for post-war international relations and the League of Nations.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

The Cold War officially ended on December 26, 1991. 

Between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) 

Duration: 44 years and 9 months Part of the post-World War II era