What was the order of events that occurred surrounding the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine?

Question

a. The U.S. and its allies used diplomacy to try to prevent an invasion; Russia invaded Ukraine; the U.S. and its allies imposed economic sanctions on Russia.

b. Russia invaded Ukraine; the U.S. and its allies used diplomacy to persuade Russia to leave; the U.S. and its allies imposed economic sanctions on Russia.

c. The U.S. and its allies imposed economic sanctions on Russia; when those did not work, the U.S. and its allies used diplomacy to prevent an invasion; Russia invaded Ukraine.

d. The U.S. and its allies imposed economic sanctions on Russia; Russia invaded Ukraine in retribution; the U.S. and its allies used diplomacy to persuade Russia to leave Ukraine.

Answer 1

The correct order of events surrounding the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine is:

a. The U.S. and its allies used diplomacy to try to prevent an invasion; Russia invaded Ukraine; the U.S. and its allies imposed economic sanctions on Russia.