December 2013, the “Conservative International 2013” political movement was announced by Putin, calling all with power and wealth desires to join in with Russia’s world efforts. Ukraine war started 2 months later in February 2014

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/12/vladimir-putin-conservative-icon/282572/

Timeline summary

  1. Internet Research Agency online in early 2013 - planned in November 2012

  2. May 1, 2013 Vlad Surkov speaks in London

  3. Donald Trump in Moscow for sex show in November 2013

  4. Kremlin / Putin announced “Conservative International 2013” in December 2013

  5. Ukraine war starts February 2014