Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462

These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

25 Feb, 00:54 — 25 Feb, 01:57

Why this matters

The Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fourth year, represents a major geopolitical conflict with significant humanitarian, economic, and political ramifications for Europe and the world. The anniversary highlights the conflict's enduring nature, ongoing international support for Ukraine, and the challenges of achieving a resolution and accountability for actions taken.

Key entitiesRussia Ukraine European Union Vladimir Putin Ursula von der Leyen Volodymyr Zelensky Orbán

The Story

What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is ongoing and has reached a significant milestone, marking approximately 1,462-1,463 days or four years since the full-scale invasion.
Russia initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Key claims5 unverified

Russia can sustain the war in Ukraine throughout the entire year of 2026.

unverified·digi24

Over 210,000 cases of war crimes committed by Russia have been documented across Ukraine.

unverified·rzeczpospolita

The EU will provide a 90 billion loan to Ukraine.

unverified·la-repubblica

Ukrainian President Zelensky aims for Ukraine to join the European Union in 2027.

unverified·la-repubblica

European officials believe it is impossible to set a specific date for Ukraine's entry into the EU.

unverified·la-repubblica

Where they diverge

The primary focus or angle of reporting on the war's anniversary

digi24

Focuses on Russia's military capability to sustain the war and intensify attacks throughout 2026, citing military experts.

rzeczpospolita

Highlights the documentation of over 210,000 war crimes committed by Russia during the four years of conflict.

le-monde

Emphasizes the human impact and visual storytelling through photographers' emblematic images from 2025.

Al Jazeera

Provides a general list of key developments and events from the specific day of the war.

la-repubblica

Centers on EU political support for Ukraine, including financial aid and challenges related to Ukraine's EU accession, while noting Putin's perceived losses.

Coverage gaps

The EU's commitment to a 90 billion loan for Ukraine and discussions around Ukraine's EU membership timeline

Reportedla-repubblica

Missingdigi24rzeczpospolitale-monde+1

The number of documented war crimes committed by Russia since the invasion began

Reportedrzeczpospolita

Missingdigi24le-mondeAl Jazeera+1

Analysis from military experts on Russia's ability to sustain the war throughout 2026 and intensify attacks

Reporteddigi24

Missing

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

High (71/100)

5 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

Far L

Left3

Left (3)

le-mondeAl Jazeerala-repubblica

Center1

Center (1)

digi24

Right1

Right (1)

rzeczpospolita

Far R

Geographic diversity— 5 regions21/34

Romania1Poland1France1Qatar1Italy1

Political spectrum

LeftCenterRight

la-repubblica

aljazeera

le-monde

digi24

rzeczpospolita

Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

la-repubblicacenter-leftcenter-lefturgent—highlights EU support and Putin's losses

Al Jazeeracenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly Factualfactual reporting of key developments

le-monde

Coverage leans: center-left

The overall coverage leans center-left, with multiple outlets highlighting Russian aggression, war crimes, and strong EU support for Ukraine, while also acknowledging the human cost.

Sources

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le-mondeHigh102d ago

Four years of war in Ukraine: Five photographers on assignment for Le Monde share their most striking images from 2025

Five photographers who covered the conflict in 2025 have each chosen an emblematic image of the conflict. These unique perspectives reveal, beyond the official figures and statements, the mark that this new year of war has left on them.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual102d ago