How long can Russia hold out in Ukraine?

Four years on from the full-scale invasion, Vladimir Putin faces battlefield fatigue, economic unease and a fraying social contract at home

24 Feb, 14:39 — 24 Feb, 15:04

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Why this matters

The war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, represents a significant geopolitical conflict with widespread humanitarian and economic consequences. Understanding Russia's capacity to sustain the conflict is crucial for assessing potential outcomes and the future of international relations, impacting global stability and energy markets.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Coverage of the war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, highlights its ongoing nature and questions Russia's sustainability. While tvn24 focuses on diplomatic calls for an end to the "senseless slaughter," the-week analyzes Russia's internal challenges as factors limiting its ability to hold out. The coverage is aligned in its critical view of the conflict but differs in its specific focus.

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tvn24center-leftcenter-lefturgentemphasizes humanitarian toll and diplomatic calls for peace

The Weekcentercenter-leftanalyticalhighlights internal Russian weaknesses and sustainability challenges

Coverage leans: center-left

Both outlets present a critical view of Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, with one focusing on diplomatic calls for peace and the other on Russia's internal vulnerabilities, reflecting a generally center-left perspective.

What sources agree on

The war in Ukraine has reached its fourth anniversary.
The conflict is ongoing and has severe consequences.

Where they diverge

The primary focus when discussing Russia's position in the war

tvn24

Focuses on the moral and humanitarian aspect, quoting a US ambassador calling the war a "senseless slaughter" that must end.

The Week

Focuses on internal Russian vulnerabilities, such as battlefield fatigue, economic unease, and a fraying social contract, as factors limiting Russia's ability to hold out.

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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The war in Ukraine has reached its fourth anniversary.

agreed·tvn24The Week

The war is a "senseless slaughter" and must end.

unverified·tvn24

Vladimir Putin faces battlefield fatigue, economic unease, and a fraying social contract at home.

Coverage gaps

Specific statements and perspective from the US Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose

Reportedtvn24

MissingThe Week

Detailed analysis of internal Russian challenges like battlefield fatigue, economic unease, and a fraying social contract

ReportedThe Week

Missingtvn24

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How outlets covered this

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tvn24

Kolejny rok "koszmarnej rzeźni" w Ukrainie. Ambasador USA o wojnie "bez sensu"

The Week