The morale of Ukrainians weakened after three years of war

22/02/2025 09:28 France 24

On February 24th, Ukraine will mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, a milestone amid rising diplomatic tensions as US-Russia relations seem to be warming. This geopolitical shift is worrying both European leaders and Ukrainians. Despite being worn down by the war, Ukrainians remain resolute in rejecting any peace deal at any price. Reporting by France2.

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