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Ukraine marks four years of conflict, as losses rise with no end in sight

People hold a giant Ukrainian flag during a march for Ukraine ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, in Paris on 21 February 2026. AFP - BERTRAND GUAY

As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the relentless fighting continues to exact a heavy toll on the population amid slow advances and stalled negotiations.

Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s largest conflict since the Second World War grinds on – reshaping the continent’s security order while exacting a staggering human toll. Wtih the war entering its fifth year on Tuesday, there is little indication that a decisive end is near, despite renewed diplomatic efforts.

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