In numbers: Four years of Russia’s devastating war with Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II

23 Feb, 12:09 — 23 Feb, 13:29

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Why this matters

This story marks a significant milestone in a major geopolitical conflict that has reshaped international relations, caused immense human suffering, and highlighted the complexities of modern warfare. Understanding the ongoing conflict's status, its impact on involved nations, and the global response is crucial for comprehending current world affairs.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets mark the four-year anniversary of Russia's war with Ukraine, highlighting its devastating nature and Russia's failure to achieve victory. While naftemporiki focuses on German political condemnation of Russian barbarity, independent emphasizes Ukraine's resilience and the evolving nature of warfare.

Coverage matrix

	The Independent	naftemporiki
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's statements regarding Russian propaganda and barbarity.
Analysis of a complete shift in war technology during the conflict.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for approximately four years.
The war is a brutal and devastating conflict.
Russia is not winning the war.

Where they diverge

Primary focus of coverage

naftemporiki

This outlet focuses on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's political commentary, refuting Russian propaganda and condemning Moscow's actions.

The Independent

This outlet focuses on Ukraine's demonstrated ability to survive the conflict and what it needs to achieve victory, also noting shifts in war technology.

Key claims1 agreed · 3 unverified

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Russia is not winning the war.

agreed·naftemporikiThe Independent

Moscow has reached the deepest level of barbarity.

unverified·naftemporiki

The war has seen a complete shift in war technology.

unverified·The Independent

Ukraine has shown how it can survive.

Coverage gaps

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's statements regarding Russian propaganda and barbarity.

Reportednaftemporiki

MissingThe Independent

Analysis of a complete shift in war technology during the conflict.

ReportedThe Independent

Missingnaftemporiki

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

Ukraine has shown how it can survive - this is what it needs to win

Center

naftemporiki

Μερτς: Τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, η Ρωσία δεν κερδίζει τον πόλεμο

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Russiabelligerent nation in the war Ukrainenation defending itself against invasion Friedrich MerzGerman Chancellor commenting on the war Sam KileyWorld Affairs Editor reporting from Kyiv Moscowcapital of Russia, accused of barbarity Kyivcapital of Ukraine, reporting location

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 23 Feb, 12:09|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

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The Independent23 Feb, 12:09First to report

Ukraine has shown how it can survive - this is what it needs to win

1h later

naftemporiki23 Feb, 13:29Latest update

Μερτς: Τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, η Ρωσία δεν κερδίζει τον πόλεμο

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naftemporiki37m ago

Μερτς: Τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, η Ρωσία δεν κερδίζει τον πόλεμο

Τη ρωσική προπαγάνδα γύρω από τις εξελίξεις στο πολεμικό πεδίο αντέκρουσε ο καγκελάριος της Γερμανίας Φρίντριχ Μερτς, κατηγορώντας τη Μόσχα ότι έχει φτάσει «στο βαθύτερο επίπεδο βαρβαρότητας» την παραμονή της… Μερτς: Τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, η Ρωσία δεν κερδίζει τον πόλεμο - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Αλεξία Σωτηρίου

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The Independent1h ago

Ukraine has shown how it can survive - this is what it needs to win

As the war grinds into its fifth year, World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley in Kyiv looks back on a brutal conflict which has seen a complete shift in war technology and a stubborn Ukraine standing up to its much larger Russian neighbour

By Sam Kiley

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In numbers: Four years of Russia’s devastating war with Ukraine

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Coverage matrix

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims1 agreed · 3 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Ukraine has shown how it can survive - this is what it needs to win

Center

Μερτς: Τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, η Ρωσία δεν κερδίζει τον πόλεμο

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Ukraine has shown how it can survive - this is what it needs to win

Μερτς: Τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, η Ρωσία δεν κερδίζει τον πόλεμο

Read at source (2 outlets)

Μερτς: Τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, η Ρωσία δεν κερδίζει τον πόλεμο

Ukraine has shown how it can survive - this is what it needs to win

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