What led to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and what are its global impacts?

Russia invaded Ukraine because it wanted to take control of its neighbor, like when a bigger kid takes your spot on the playground.

Ukraine had been getting closer to Europe, which made Russia feel left out and worried that Ukraine might not want to be friends with Russia anymore. So Russia decided to act quickly and took over parts of Ukraine by force.

This invasion is like a big argument in a school that everyone starts paying attention to. Countries like Europe and the United States helped Ukraine because they wanted to stop Russia from being too strong. They sent supplies, money, and even soldiers, kind of like giving your friend extra snacks to help them win the game.

This also made prices for things like bread and gasoline go up in many places, because the argument affected how countries trade with each other. It’s a bit like when the school lunch lady runs out of cookies, it affects everyone, even those who aren’t in the argument!