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Russia-Ukraine war: Expert unpacks conflict as war enters fourth year

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 8:04pm
Fallen Ukrainian soldier Yuriy Glodan's parents, Yuriy (left) and Nina Glodan, visit the graves of his family members, killed in a missile attack, at the cemetery in Odesa on February 20, 2026. Photo / Oleksandr Gimanov, AFP

Russia-Ukraine war: Expert unpacks conflict as war enters fourth year

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 8:04pm

New Zealand's Ukrainian ambassador says the end of the war still seems a long time away. 

Today marks four years since the start of the large scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

Our Government's pledged another $8 million dollars in support, taking out total contribution to about $150 million.

Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Vladimir Putin has already seen 1.2 million of his soldiers killed, wounded or captured. 

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