Ukraine enters fifth year of war amid frontline attrition and pressure from Trump

The full-scale invasion marks its fourth anniversary with a stalemate on the battlefield and Washington pushing for a ceasefire agreement

24 Feb, 10:32 — 24 Feb, 10:36

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Why this matters

The conflict in Ukraine, initiated by Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has become Europe's largest land war since WWII. Entering its fifth year, it continues to have devastating human costs, geopolitical implications, and significant impacts on global energy and food security. The ongoing war also highlights the fragility of international order and the challenges of resolving prolonged conflicts.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets cover the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war, marking its entry into the fifth year. While Al Jazeera focuses on the immense human cost of the conflict, El País emphasizes the military stalemate on the battlefield and the political pressure from Washington and Trump. The coverage is largely aligned on the duration of the war but diverges on the primary narrative focus.

Coverage matrix

	Al Jazeera	EL PAIS
Specific figures on civilian and child casualties, attributed to the UN.
The military situation described as a stalemate with frontline attrition, and political pressure from Washington and Trump for a ceasefire.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks its fourth anniversary.
Ukraine is entering its fifth year of war.

Where they diverge

The primary focus of the war's impact and current status.

Al Jazeera

Highlights the immense human cost of the conflict, specifically citing civilian and child casualty figures from the UN.

EL PAIS

Emphasizes the military stalemate on the battlefield, frontline attrition, and political pressure from Washington and Trump for a ceasefire agreement.