It's been 12 months since Russia's war in Ukraine began. When will the war end, and is Ukraine any closer to joining NATO?

As Ukraine marks one year of Russia's invasion, the war continues to grind on. (AP: Emilio Morenatti)

This week, Ukraine will solemnly mark one year since Russian troops crossed the country's border and began what Russian President Vladimir Putin maintains is a "special military operation".

One year on, thousands of people have died, millions more have been displaced and Ukraine is a country that's a shell of its former self.