The other big story while the Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky in fact is facing a challenging political landscape. A recent survey poll is indicating that he will not win if elections were held now and according to the survey Zelensky is trailing behind the former General Zaluzhny.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky met with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday. The meeting comes at a time when Moscow is escalating its offensive and Kyiv is facing difficulties on the front line.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky met with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday. The meeting comes at a time when Moscow is escalating its offensive and Kyiv is facing difficulties on the front line. Watch to know more!

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A missile detonated in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early on Wednesday (Mar 6), mere hundreds of feet away from the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, media reports said.

"It struck just a couple of hundred metres (approximately 300 feet) from us, right in the midst of the meeting," ABC News quoted a source as saying.

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The source said this incident marked the closest encounter, excluding Zelensky's visits to the front lines to meet with troops. However, the source suggested that Zelensky&nbsp;was likely not the intended target, speculating that the missiles were likely aimed at their customary objectives.

Fortunately, neither leader sustained injuries, but authorities reported casualties from the attack, with at least five confirmed deaths.

Mitsotakis remarked during a joint press conference, "We witnessed this attack today. It's evident who we are dealing with; they show no concern for where they strike. I'm aware that there were casualties today.&nbsp;While I don't have all the details yet, I know there are fatalities and injuries."

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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis affirmed Greece's unwavering support for Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Black Sea port of Odesa.

"My presence here reflects the respect of the entire free world for your people and underscores Greece's commitment to stand beside you," Mitsotakis conveyed to Zelensky during his inaugural visit to the country since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

As a NATO member and a longstanding ally in Ukraine's pursuit of joining both the military alliance and the European Union, Greece has extended military assistance to Ukraine.

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"We deliberated on additional measures to enhance security in the Black Sea region. Our focus is on fortifying the protection of our people—both military and civilian. There is a pressing need for enhanced air defense," Zelensky stated.

Zelensky confirmed Greece's participation in a peace summit in Switzerland.

Together, Zelensky and Mitsotakis visited a residential building, the site of a Russian drone attack on Saturday that claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including five children.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

A missile detonated in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early on Wednesday (Mar 6), mere hundreds of feet away from the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, media reports said.

A missile detonated in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early on Wednesday (Mar 6), mere hundreds of feet away from the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, media reports said. "It struck just a couple of hundred metres (approximately 300 feet) from us, right in the midst of the meeting," ABC News quoted a source as saying. Also read: Ukraine claims responsibility for railway bridge blast in southwest Russia The source said this incident marked the closest encounter, excluding Zelensky's visits to the front lines to meet with troops. However, the source suggested that Zelensky was likely not the intended target, speculating that the missiles were likely aimed at their customary objectives. Fortunately, neither leader sustained injuries, but authorities reported casualties from the attack, with at least five confirmed deaths. Mitsotakis remarked during a joint press conference, "We witnessed this attack today. It's evident who we are dealing with; they show no concern for where they strike. I'm aware that there were casualties today. While I don't have all the details yet, I know there are fatalities and injuries." Also read: Ukraine war: Germany alleges Putin seeking to 'destabilise' country through wiretap Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis affirmed Greece's unwavering support for Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Black Sea port of Odesa. "My presence here reflects the respect of the entire free world for your people and underscores Greece's commitment to stand beside you," Mitsotakis conveyed to Zelensky during his inaugural visit to the country since Russia's invasion in February 2022. As a NATO member and a longstanding ally in Ukraine's pursuit of joining both the military alliance and the European Union, Greece has extended military assistance to Ukraine. In pics | Ukraine war: What weapons are being used in Russia's invasion "We deliberated on additional measures to enhance security in the Black Sea region. Our focus is on fortifying the protection of our people—both military and civilian. There is a pressing need for enhanced air defense," Zelensky stated. Zelensky confirmed Greece's participation in a peace summit in Switzerland. Together, Zelensky and Mitsotakis visited a residential building, the site of a Russian drone attack on Saturday that claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including five children. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

The head of Russia's state-backed RT channel, Margarita Simonyan, on Friday posted the 38-minute audio recording of what she claimed were German army officers on February 19 discussing striking Crimea.

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"What is being reported is a very serious matter and that is why it is now being investigated very carefully, very intensively and very quickly," Scholz said while on a visit to Rome.

In the recording, discussions can be heard on the possible use by Ukrainian forces of German-made Taurus missiles and their potential impact.

Topics include aiming the missiles at targets such as a key bridge over the Kerch Strait linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

The discussions also cover the use of missiles provided to Kyiv by France and Britain.

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Experts consulted by Der Spiegel magazine said they believed the recording was authentic.

A defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP it was investigating "whether communications in the air force sector were intercepted".

- 'Sworn enemies' -

Kyiv has long been clamouring for Germany to provide it with Taurus missiles, which can reach targets up to 500 kilometres (about 300 miles) away.

Scholz has so far refused to send the missiles, fearing that it would lead to an escalation of the conflict.

"If this story turns out to be true, it would be a highly problematic event," Green party politician Konstantin von Notz told the RND broadcaster.

"The question arises as to whether this is a one-off incident or a structural safety problem," he added.

Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the recording indicates that Ukraine and its backers "do not want to change their course at all, and want to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield".

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Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded that Germany "promptly" provide explanations for the discussion.

"Attempts to avoid answering the questions will be regarded as an admission of guilt," she said.

"Our age-old rivals -- the Germans -- have again turned into our sworn enemies," former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of the Security Council and the foreign ministry, wrote in a Telegram post.&nbsp;

- Taurus missiles -

The acquisition of German Taurus missiles would provide a massive boost for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to fend off Russia's invasion.

France and Britain have supplied Kyiv with SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles, both of which have a range of about 250 kilometres.

But Scholz said last week that Germany could not justify matching British and French moves in sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and supporting the weapon system's deployment.

"This is a very long-range weapon, and what the British and French are doing in terms of targeting and supporting targeting cannot be done in Germany," Scholz said, without specifying exactly what he meant.

Britain denied that it had any direct involvement in operating the missiles.

"Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow and its targeting processes are the business of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement to AFP.

Roderich Kiesewetter, from Germany's opposition conservatives, warned that further recordings may also be leaked.

"A number of other conversations will certainly have been intercepted and may be leaked at a later date for Russia's benefit," he told broadcaster ZDF.&nbsp;

It can be assumed "that the conversation was deliberately leaked by Russia at this point in time with a specific intention", namely "to prevent Taurus delivery by Germany", he said.

According to Der Spiegel, the videoconference was held not on a secret internal army network but on the WebEx platform.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin. The head of Russia's state-backed RT channel, Margarita Simonyan, on Friday posted the 38-minute audio recording of what she claimed were German army officers on February 19 discussing striking Crimea. Also read: Russian drone assault in Odesa claims two lives, leaves eight injured "What is being reported is a very serious matter and that is why it is now being investigated very carefully, very intensively and very quickly," Scholz said while on a visit to Rome. In the recording, discussions can be heard on the possible use by Ukrainian forces of German-made Taurus missiles and their potential impact. Topics include aiming the missiles at targets such as a key bridge over the Kerch Strait linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. The discussions also cover the use of missiles provided to Kyiv by France and Britain. Also read: In rare visit to Kharkiv, Netherlands PM signs security deal with Kyiv Experts consulted by Der Spiegel magazine said they believed the recording was authentic. A defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP it was investigating "whether communications in the air force sector were intercepted". - 'Sworn enemies' - Kyiv has long been clamouring for Germany to provide it with Taurus missiles, which can reach targets up to 500 kilometres (about 300 miles) away. Scholz has so far refused to send the missiles, fearing that it would lead to an escalation of the conflict. "If this story turns out to be true, it would be a highly problematic event," Green party politician Konstantin von Notz told the RND broadcaster. "The question arises as to whether this is a one-off incident or a structural safety problem," he added. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the recording indicates that Ukraine and its backers "do not want to change their course at all, and want to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield". Also read | Explained: Ukraine discusses security deals with allies as war enters third year. What are they? Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded that Germany "promptly" provide explanations for the discussion. "Attempts to avoid answering the questions will be regarded as an admission of guilt," she said. "Our age-old rivals -- the Germans -- have again turned into our sworn enemies," former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of the Security Council and the foreign ministry, wrote in a Telegram post. - Taurus missiles - The acquisition of German Taurus missiles would provide a massive boost for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to fend off Russia's invasion. France and Britain have supplied Kyiv with SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles, both of which have a range of about 250 kilometres. But Scholz said last week that Germany could not justify matching British and French moves in sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and supporting the weapon system's deployment. "This is a very long-range weapon, and what the British and French are doing in terms of targeting and supporting targeting cannot be done in Germany," Scholz said, without specifying exactly what he meant. Britain denied that it had any direct involvement in operating the missiles. "Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow and its targeting processes are the business of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement to AFP. Roderich Kiesewetter, from Germany's opposition conservatives, warned that further recordings may also be leaked. "A number of other conversations will certainly have been intercepted and may be leaked at a later date for Russia's benefit," he told broadcaster ZDF. It can be assumed "that the conversation was deliberately leaked by Russia at this point in time with a specific intention", namely "to prevent Taurus delivery by Germany", he said. According to Der Spiegel, the videoconference was held not on a secret internal army network but on the WebEx platform.

Scholz vows probe into apparent leak of secret talks over Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and met the kingdom's powerful crown prince to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.

Ukraine's Zelensky in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday pleaded with Balkan leaders for greater backing to help fend off Russian forces, emphasising how ammo shortages were impacting frontline troops.

Zelensky has been crisscrossing the globe in recent weeks to rally support for his embattled country, as fresh US support is tangled in domestic politics and Russia has made battlefield advances.&nbsp;

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During opening remarks at the meeting in Albania, Zelensky thanked Balkan leaders for their military and humanitarian support over the past two years of war, but emphasised that supplies were still running low at the frontline.&nbsp;

"We see the problems with the supply of ammunition which are affecting the situation on the battlefield," said Zelensky, adding that his administration was interested in hosting a future "Ukrainian-Balkans defence industry forum".

Zelensky went on to stress that efforts to supply Ukraine must be streamlined immediately, warning against further delays that provided Russia with an advantage in the war.&nbsp;

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"Every pause in supply, every doubt that the world is ready to defend itself, all this inspires one person. All this inspires Putin," he told reporters, referring to the Russian president.&nbsp;

"We don't have time and we don't have alternatives," he added.&nbsp;

The comments came hours after arriving in Albania late Tuesday for the "Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit" -- his first visit to the Balkan nation since Russia's invasion in February 2022.&nbsp;

Following a sitdown with Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama on Wednesday, the Ukrainian president said the two sides were exploring further defence cooperation.&nbsp;

"Since the first days of the full-scale invasion, Albania has supported Ukraine in our struggle for freedom and territorial integrity," Zelensky wrote on X.&nbsp;

"Today we also discussed Ukraine's defence needs and potential joint arms production," he added.

- Urgent need for help -

Albania, a NATO member since 2009, has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine but has stayed largely quiet in public about supplying Kyiv with arms.

During a visit to Albania earlier this month, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Tirana's backing of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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"It was one of the first countries to send military aid to Ukraine in the wake of the Russian aggression –- guns, ammunition, mine resistant vehicles –- and it's currently one of the top ten per capita in terms of its support for Ukraine and security assistance," Blinken said.

Leaders from across the Balkans -- including Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, and Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani -- were in attendance at the summit in Tirana.&nbsp;

Serbia remains a rare outlier in the region for refusing to sanction Russia, while Ukraine has never formally recognised Kosovo's independence declaration in 2008.&nbsp;

Despite the lack of ties, Kosovo's president said the government in Pristina was supportive of Ukraine.

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"The moment of joint recognition will come with the freedom of Ukraine," Osmani told reporters as she entered the summit.&nbsp;

Zelensky has repeatedly pleaded with allies for more aid, warning that Ukrainian victory depends on the West boosting support.

Already outgunned, his country is fending off a renewed Russian offensive with dwindling ammunition that has had to be rationed.&nbsp;

- US aid dries up -

EU allies are rallying to address that shortfall with a Czech-led plan to buy artillery from outside the bloc.

More than two years after Russia's invasion, the EU is facing the prospect of having to shoulder more of the aid burden as funds from the United States dry up.&nbsp;

Political infighting in the US Congress has stalled a vital $60 billion aid package, with the Republican right-wing, led by 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump, souring against Ukraine's cause.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, an ally of former president Donald Trump and head of a razor-thin Republican majority, has refused to allow a vote on the package.

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French President Emmanuel Macron meanwhile provoked backlash from fellow allies and a warning from the Kremlin this week when he raised the possibility of sending Western troops into Ukraine.

Before arriving in Tirana, Zelensky stopped in Saudi Arabia, where he sought to promote his peace plan and discuss potential prisoner of war exchanges.

Saudi Arabia maintains relations with both Russia and Ukraine and has mediated between the warring parties before, including a deal struck in September 2022 that saw the release of more than 200 captive Ukrainians.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday pleaded with Balkan leaders for greater backing to help fend off Russian forces, emphasising how ammo shortages were impacting frontline troops.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday pleaded with Balkan leaders for greater backing to help fend off Russian forces, emphasising how ammo shortages were impacting frontline troops. Zelensky has been crisscrossing the globe in recent weeks to rally support for his embattled country, as fresh US support is tangled in domestic politics and Russia has made battlefield advances. Also read: Explained | The feud between Zelensky and Ukraine Army chief During opening remarks at the meeting in Albania, Zelensky thanked Balkan leaders for their military and humanitarian support over the past two years of war, but emphasised that supplies were still running low at the frontline. "We see the problems with the supply of ammunition which are affecting the situation on the battlefield," said Zelensky, adding that his administration was interested in hosting a future "Ukrainian-Balkans defence industry forum". Zelensky went on to stress that efforts to supply Ukraine must be streamlined immediately, warning against further delays that provided Russia with an advantage in the war. Also read: Zelensky admits 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia "Every pause in supply, every doubt that the world is ready to defend itself, all this inspires one person. All this inspires Putin," he told reporters, referring to the Russian president. "We don't have time and we don't have alternatives," he added. The comments came hours after arriving in Albania late Tuesday for the "Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit" -- his first visit to the Balkan nation since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Following a sitdown with Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama on Wednesday, the Ukrainian president said the two sides were exploring further defence cooperation. "Since the first days of the full-scale invasion, Albania has supported Ukraine in our struggle for freedom and territorial integrity," Zelensky wrote on X. "Today we also discussed Ukraine's defence needs and potential joint arms production," he added. - Urgent need for help - Albania, a NATO member since 2009, has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine but has stayed largely quiet in public about supplying Kyiv with arms. During a visit to Albania earlier this month, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Tirana's backing of Ukraine. Also read: 'Ukraine has become stronger': Zelensky "It was one of the first countries to send military aid to Ukraine in the wake of the Russian aggression –- guns, ammunition, mine resistant vehicles –- and it's currently one of the top ten per capita in terms of its support for Ukraine and security assistance," Blinken said. Leaders from across the Balkans -- including Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, and Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani -- were in attendance at the summit in Tirana. Serbia remains a rare outlier in the region for refusing to sanction Russia, while Ukraine has never formally recognised Kosovo's independence declaration in 2008. Despite the lack of ties, Kosovo's president said the government in Pristina was supportive of Ukraine. Watch: Russia & Ukraine exchange over 400 Prisoners of War, Zelensky releases video of people celebrating × "The moment of joint recognition will come with the freedom of Ukraine," Osmani told reporters as she entered the summit. Zelensky has repeatedly pleaded with allies for more aid, warning that Ukrainian victory depends on the West boosting support. Already outgunned, his country is fending off a renewed Russian offensive with dwindling ammunition that has had to be rationed. - US aid dries up - EU allies are rallying to address that shortfall with a Czech-led plan to buy artillery from outside the bloc. More than two years after Russia's invasion, the EU is facing the prospect of having to shoulder more of the aid burden as funds from the United States dry up. Political infighting in the US Congress has stalled a vital $60 billion aid package, with the Republican right-wing, led by 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump, souring against Ukraine's cause. House Speaker Mike Johnson, an ally of former president Donald Trump and head of a razor-thin Republican majority, has refused to allow a vote on the package. Also read: Zelensky personally ordered Belgorod attack, claims Russia French President Emmanuel Macron meanwhile provoked backlash from fellow allies and a warning from the Kremlin this week when he raised the possibility of sending Western troops into Ukraine. Before arriving in Tirana, Zelensky stopped in Saudi Arabia, where he sought to promote his peace plan and discuss potential prisoner of war exchanges. Saudi Arabia maintains relations with both Russia and Ukraine and has mediated between the warring parties before, including a deal struck in September 2022 that saw the release of more than 200 captive Ukrainians.

Zelensky rallies Balkan allies for support, weapons

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing a new offensive against Ukraine starting in late May or summer but Kyiv has a clear Battlefield plan of its own. Speaking of day after the second anniversary of Russia's Invasion the Ukrainian president said that it was extremely important for Kyiv and its Western allies to remain United he further asserted that Ukraine's Victory depends on continued Western support. Watch to know more!

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Top Biden administration officials spent last weekend in Europe trying to soothe jitters over the prospect of U.S. military aid to Ukraine ending, assuring counterparts from Paris, Berlin and Kyiv as the war enters its third year that Washington will somehow come through.

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On the frontlines of Ukraine, the snow is slowly melting but the battle is getting intense. Long faces, hunkered in the trenches, Ukrainian troops are growing weary as the war completes its second grim anniversary. The initial shock and disbelief have faded, replaced by a deep-seated weariness and the harsh realities of a protracted conflict.

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The United Nations reports that the fighting has resulted in over 10,000 civilian deaths and close to 20,000 injuries. Reconstruction will probably cost hundreds of billions of dollars.

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According to the inspector general of the Pentagon, their criminal investigators have initiated over 50 probes concerning help sent to Ukraine, some of which involve contractors, but they have not yet confirmed any of the accusations.

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Ukraine's military on Friday destroyed a Russian A-50 surveillance aircraft, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said, the second time in a little more than a month that Ukraine has reported downing the sophisticated plane.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine military destroys Russian surveillance plane A-50, claims commander

India has an extensive bilateral relationship with Ukraine, spanning all spheres of cooperation. India was one of the first countries to recognize Ukraine. The government of India recognized the Republic of Ukraine as a sovereign country in December 1991 and established diplomatic relations in January 1992. Ukraine's Deputy FM, Iryana Borovets talks about the evolution of Ukraine's relationship with India and more.

Ukraine's Deputy FM, Iryana Borovets talks to WION on 2nd anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war

After one of the bloodiest engagements of the war, Moscow claimed complete control over the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, but some Ukrainian troops were reportedly still holed up in a Soviet-era coke plant.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's defences under strain as Russia enhances attack on the country

Four world leaders visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Saturday (Feb 24), a day that marked the completion of two years of the Russia-Ukraine war. It was on this day in 2022, that Russian forces launched what&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin calls a 'special military operation'. On Saturday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence that Ukraine will clinch victory in the ongoing conflict.

He was flanked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

"We will win," said Zelensky during the joint press conference at Gostomel airport in Kyiv. The airport has frequently been targeted by Russia.

In 2022, when Russian forces invaded Ukraine, it was expected that the former world superpower will quickly attain victory. But Ukrainian forces fought back. The West, led by the United States, slapped sanctions on Russia and poured billions of dollars in humanitarian as well as military aid for Ukraine.&nbsp;

However, following Western help Ukraine has not been able to mount a successful counteroffensive and Russian forces have dug in, building fortified defences on Ukrainian land.

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On Saturday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Ukraine and the allies to not "lose heart". European Commission chief von der Leyen praised Ukraine for what she called its "extraordinary resistance".

Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukrainian military chief, said that he was sure of victory "because light always conquers darkness".

On the battlefield however, the war looks like a stalemate.

Additionally, Russia has ramped up its arms production and has increased budget spending for the defence sector. While confidence in the Western camp appeared to have taken a hit following lack of progress from the Ukrainian side.

Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says its forces push further West after taking Avdiivka

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There are now many voices in the Western lawmaking circles that are questioning continued assistance to Ukraine.

AFP quoted some Ukrainian soldiers who said that they did not have adequate equipment&nbsp;and weapons.

"Give us artillery, drones, counter-battery, shells," said a 31-year-old Ukrainian soldier, who identified himself as Woodie.

"Our infantry, armed with assault rifles and grenades, were facing artillery, aircraft, and tanks," added a 39-year-old serviceman from Kyiv.

(With inputs from agencies)

Four world leaders visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Saturday (Feb 24), a day that marked the completion of two years of the Russia-Ukraine war. It was on this day in 2022, that Russian forces launched what President Vladimir Putin calls a 'special military operation'.

Four world leaders visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Saturday (Feb 24), a day that marked the completion of two years of the Russia-Ukraine war. It was on this day in 2022, that Russian forces launched what President Vladimir Putin calls a 'special military operation'. On Saturday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence that Ukraine will clinch victory in the ongoing conflict. He was flanked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. "We will win," said Zelensky during the joint press conference at Gostomel airport in Kyiv. The airport has frequently been targeted by Russia. In 2022, when Russian forces invaded Ukraine, it was expected that the former world superpower will quickly attain victory. But Ukrainian forces fought back. The West, led by the United States, slapped sanctions on Russia and poured billions of dollars in humanitarian as well as military aid for Ukraine. However, following Western help Ukraine has not been able to mount a successful counteroffensive and Russian forces have dug in, building fortified defences on Ukrainian land. Also Read | Russia-Ukraine war enters third year as Putin defies West's support for Zelensky On Saturday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Ukraine and the allies to not "lose heart". European Commission chief von der Leyen praised Ukraine for what she called its "extraordinary resistance". Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukrainian military chief, said that he was sure of victory "because light always conquers darkness". On the battlefield however, the war looks like a stalemate. Additionally, Russia has ramped up its arms production and has increased budget spending for the defence sector. While confidence in the Western camp appeared to have taken a hit following lack of progress from the Ukrainian side. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says its forces push further West after taking Avdiivka × There are now many voices in the Western lawmaking circles that are questioning continued assistance to Ukraine. AFP quoted some Ukrainian soldiers who said that they did not have adequate equipment and weapons. "Give us artillery, drones, counter-battery, shells," said a 31-year-old Ukrainian soldier, who identified himself as Woodie. "Our infantry, armed with assault rifles and grenades, were facing artillery, aircraft, and tanks," added a 39-year-old serviceman from Kyiv. (With inputs from agencies)

Two years of Ukraine war: World leaders visit Kyiv, Zelensky confident of victory

Russia Ukraine War News:Two years ago, on Feb 24, 2022,&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine citing "expansion of NATO to the east" as an existential threat to Russia and a violation of post-Cold War understanding between the then-leaders in Moscow and the Western capitals.&nbsp;

Since then, one more country&nbsp;— Finland&nbsp;— has become part of the US-led military alliance while another Russian neighbour,&nbsp;Sweden, is on course to enter NATO. But on the battlefield,&nbsp;two years of&nbsp;Russian advances, and Ukrainian counteroffensives have created a state of stalemate.

Russia controls just 18 per cent of Ukraine's internationally recognised territory. This is made up of 94 per cent of Luhansk Oblast, 73 per cent of Kherson Oblast, 72 per cent of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and 54 per cent of Donetsk Oblast and Crimea. Notably, some of these territorial gains were made before&nbsp;February 24, 2022.

Since Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive in the summer of 2023, Russian forces have slowly inched forward, capturing the town of Avdiivka earlier this month after a&nbsp;months-long battle..

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Two years into its full-scale offensive, Russia has captured a little less than a fifth of Ukraine's internationally-recognised territories | AFP

In the weeks after February 24, 2022, the economic picture for Moscow looked challenging for Russia as the Rouble crashed and foreign investors fled. But the war-related demand-supply chain fuelled and fulfilled by the military-industry complex came in handy. Add oil exports to the mix, and the Russian economy continued to withstand hundreds of Western sanctions as war raged on in Ukraine that gave Moscow control of Ukraine's all Black Sea ports except the port of Odesa.

In the second half of this two-year war period so far, an insurrection by the Wagner mercenary group in June 2023 led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, stunned the corridors of power in Moscow.

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The Wagner mercenaries, while following Prigozhin's orders, were halted just a few hours short of Moscow after a Belarus-brokered deal. The insurrection died as dramatically as it began, and so did Prigozhin — <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-wagner-chief-yevgeny-prigozhin-dies-in-plane-crash-628895">two months later</a>, in a mysterious plane crash.&nbsp;

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File photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Yevgeny Prigozhin | Reuters

But Putin's hold on power continues to be stable. The Russian president is poised to win a fifth six-year&nbsp;presidential term in the upcoming March election.

The war, however, has displaced millions of Ukrainian nationals and has changed the geopolitical landscape of Eurocentric politics. The economies have been hit due to disrupted supply chains, triggering global economic uncertainty.

<h2>Russia-Ukraine war: Peace efforts continued as war raged</h2>

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of signing a peace treaty with Russia to end the&nbsp;war and throwing it into the 'garbage of history' in the spring of 2022. Putin's comments came during a meeting with the leaders of the African Union spearheaded by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in St. Petersberg on June 17, 2023.&nbsp;

Turkey hosted a series of negotiations starting in the spring of 2022 to help develop "trust" between the two warring sides.

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Ahead of the second anniversary of the war,&nbsp;Switzerland told the United Nations on Friday (Feb 23) that it intends to organise a high-level Ukraine&nbsp;peace conference&nbsp;"by the summer". Similarly, a Ukrainian official visiting India this week <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-hopeful-that-pm-modi-will-attend-ukraine-peace-summit-says-ukrainian-minister-iryna-borovets-693299">confirmed</a> to WION that one such peace&nbsp;conference will be organised by Switzerland&nbsp;later this year.

India, too, has said&nbsp;that New Delhi is publicly committed to bringing the conflict to an end.&nbsp;

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"Wherever we can help, we are happy to do so. We are open when we are approached. However, we do not believe that we should initiate anything in this direction on our own," India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-india-act-as-mediator-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-jaishankar-responds-692012">told</a> a German newspaper on Feb 20, 2024.

<h2>What is the current state of war?</h2>

The present-day momentum in the war rests with Russia due to control of Ukrainian ports as well as psychological blow to Ukraine's wartime morale due to the fall of the most aggressively defended Ukrainian town of Avdiivka earlier this month.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian forces are also reportedly sensing an acute shortage of equipment and manpower amid dwindling support from Washington.

Russia, on the other hand, has been able to successfully re-adapt its wartime tactics&nbsp;with increased military conscription and support from its indigenous military-industry complex for the production of military equipment.&nbsp;

But nearly 45,000 Russians have been killed in action since February 2022, the independent outlet MediaZona has reported. To put this in context, this&nbsp;is three times the Red Army’s losses during its decade-long invasion of Afghanistan.

Also watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Two years of Russia-Ukraine war, what is next?

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On the front lines in Ukraine, nearly 45,000 Russians have been killed in action since February 2022, the independent outlet MediaZona has reported. That is three times the Soviet Army’s losses during its decade-long military operations in&nbsp;Afghanistan.

But with its&nbsp;greater resources in terms of human power, the tactical gains and strategic advantages&nbsp;continue to stay tilted on the Russian side as the war enters its third year.&nbsp;

Russia Ukraine War News:Two years ago, on Feb 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine citing "expansion of NATO to the east" as an existential threat to Russia and a violation of post-Cold War understanding between the then-leaders in Moscow and the Western capitals.

Russia Ukraine War News:Two years ago, on Feb 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine citing "expansion of NATO to the east" as an existential threat to Russia and a violation of post-Cold War understanding between the then-leaders in Moscow and the Western capitals. Since then, one more country — Finland — has become part of the US-led military alliance while another Russian neighbour, Sweden, is on course to enter NATO. But on the battlefield, two years of Russian advances, and Ukrainian counteroffensives have created a state of stalemate. Russia controls just 18 per cent of Ukraine's internationally recognised territory. This is made up of 94 per cent of Luhansk Oblast, 73 per cent of Kherson Oblast, 72 per cent of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and 54 per cent of Donetsk Oblast and Crimea. Notably, some of these territorial gains were made before February 24, 2022. Since Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive in the summer of 2023, Russian forces have slowly inched forward, capturing the town of Avdiivka earlier this month after a months-long battle.. Two years into its full-scale offensive, Russia has captured a little less than a fifth of Ukraine's internationally-recognised territories | AFP In the weeks after February 24, 2022, the economic picture for Moscow looked challenging for Russia as the Rouble crashed and foreign investors fled. But the war-related demand-supply chain fuelled and fulfilled by the military-industry complex came in handy. Add oil exports to the mix, and the Russian economy continued to withstand hundreds of Western sanctions as war raged on in Ukraine that gave Moscow control of Ukraine's all Black Sea ports except the port of Odesa. In the second half of this two-year war period so far, an insurrection by the Wagner mercenary group in June 2023 led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, stunned the corridors of power in Moscow. Also read | Wagner rebellion: When Putin’s former favourite chef served a dish of ‘treason’ | 10 points The Wagner mercenaries, while following Prigozhin's orders, were halted just a few hours short of Moscow after a Belarus-brokered deal. The insurrection died as dramatically as it began, and so did Prigozhin — two months later, in a mysterious plane crash. File photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Yevgeny Prigozhin | Reuters But Putin's hold on power continues to be stable. The Russian president is poised to win a fifth six-year presidential term in the upcoming March election. The war, however, has displaced millions of Ukrainian nationals and has changed the geopolitical landscape of Eurocentric politics. The economies have been hit due to disrupted supply chains, triggering global economic uncertainty. Russia-Ukraine war: Peace efforts continued as war raged Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of signing a peace treaty with Russia to end the war and throwing it into the 'garbage of history' in the spring of 2022. Putin's comments came during a meeting with the leaders of the African Union spearheaded by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in St. Petersberg on June 17, 2023. Turkey hosted a series of negotiations starting in the spring of 2022 to help develop "trust" between the two warring sides. Also read | Putin says Boris Johnson played spoilsport as UK PM, derailed peace deal with Ukraine Ahead of the second anniversary of the war, Switzerland told the United Nations on Friday (Feb 23) that it intends to organise a high-level Ukraine peace conference "by the summer". Similarly, a Ukrainian official visiting India this week confirmed to WION that one such peace conference will be organised by Switzerland later this year. India, too, has said that New Delhi is publicly committed to bringing the conflict to an end. Also read | Will India act as mediator to end Russia-Ukraine war? Jaishankar responds "Wherever we can help, we are happy to do so. We are open when we are approached. However, we do not believe that we should initiate anything in this direction on our own," India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar told a German newspaper on Feb 20, 2024. What is the current state of war? The present-day momentum in the war rests with Russia due to control of Ukrainian ports as well as psychological blow to Ukraine's wartime morale due to the fall of the most aggressively defended Ukrainian town of Avdiivka earlier this month. The Ukrainian forces are also reportedly sensing an acute shortage of equipment and manpower amid dwindling support from Washington. Russia, on the other hand, has been able to successfully re-adapt its wartime tactics with increased military conscription and support from its indigenous military-industry complex for the production of military equipment. But nearly 45,000 Russians have been killed in action since February 2022, the independent outlet MediaZona has reported. To put this in context, this is three times the Red Army’s losses during its decade-long invasion of Afghanistan. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Two years of Russia-Ukraine war, what is next? × On the front lines in Ukraine, nearly 45,000 Russians have been killed in action since February 2022, the independent outlet MediaZona has reported. That is three times the Soviet Army’s losses during its decade-long military operations in Afghanistan. But with its greater resources in terms of human power, the tactical gains and strategic advantages continue to stay tilted on the Russian side as the war enters its third year.

Russia-Ukraine war enters third year as Putin defies West’s support for Zelensky

The United States on Friday imposed extensive sanctions against Russia, targeting more than 500 people and entities to mark the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and retaliate for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Russia said it had full control of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka after Ukrainian troops withdrew, though Moscow said that some were still holed up in a Soviet-era coke plant after one of the most intense battles of the war.

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Today is the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces have advanced further to the West. Russia claims it has destroyed key Ukrainian facilities. Meanwhile, as the war rages on, Ukrainians across the country face a grim uncertainty.

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As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality: they're running out of soldiers and ammunition to resist their Russian invaders.

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According to Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, Ukraine's military downed a Russian A-50 surveillance aircraft on Friday. This is the second time in a little over a month that Ukraine has reported downing the high-tech aircraft.

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