Ukraine marks four years since Russia's full invasion as Moscow says its 'goals' not yet achieved
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Kyiv residents express a strong desire for peace but remain uncertain about the war's duration, with many attributing its continuation to Russian President Putin.
- The Ukraine conflict has seen significant changes in warfare, notably the extensive use of drones, prompting global military observers to reconsider traditional combat strategies.
- The G7 reaffirmed support for Ukraine, emphasizing that peace negotiations must be conducted directly between Ukraine and Russia, while the US-led peace efforts continue amid complex geopolitical dynamics.
- Ukraine faces ongoing challenges, including depleted air defense missile stocks and high civilian casualties, as Western officials report that Russian casualties have recently outnumbered their recruitment efforts, signaling a potential weakening of Russian military capacity.
- Public attitudes towards Ukrainian refugees in
