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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Helen Pidd

Tuesday briefing: With no end in sight, Ukraine reckons with trauma, triumph – and the path ahead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at an Independence Day celebration in Kyiv in August.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at an Independence Day celebration in Kyiv in August. Photograph: Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Good morning. Today marks 559 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with no sign of resolution in sight.

First Edition today is for those of you who, like me, need a recap on where the conflict is at. Maybe you are feeling a bit guilty for taking your eye off this relentless battle and want to understand why Volodymyr Zelenskiy sacked his defence minister on the weekend. Perhaps you were wondering whether Ukrainian defiance is waning after 18 months of brutal warfare, or whether the Ukrainians in your spare room are likely to be able to return home any time soon.

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