Russia's war in Ukraine enters its third year: audio report

Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with photographs in the media showing the extent of the changes the country has undergone since Russian forces attacked on February 24, 2022.

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When the invasion of Ukraine began two years ago, some predicted it could take no more than three days for Russian forces to capture the capital Kyiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a 'special military operation' against Ukraine in a televised speech in the early hours of February 24, 2022. Photo: EPA/RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PRESS SERVICE via PAP

As the war enters its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be waiting for Western support for Ukraine to wither.

The Ukrainian army's losses in the war are five times less than those of the Russian army

Tens of thousands of deaths. Tens of thousands of people were expelled. The ratio is one to five. For one of our soldiers killed in battle, there are five Russian soldiers, President… pic.twitter.com/6hEHp2dGiZ

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 23, 2024

Though support for Ukraine among Europeans remains broad, barely 10 percent believe it can defeat Russia, according to an EU-wide survey, with some form of “compromise settlement” seen as the most likely end point.

How does it feel to live in Ukraine two years into the most ferocious war since World War II?

Halyna Pastushuk reports from Lviv.

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