After four years, what's next in the Russia-Ukraine war?: Global South Voices joins the discussions
Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the war in Ukraine remains locked in a grinding stalemate, with heavy fighting ongoing in the east and south.
Russian forces continue to control significant territory in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and parts of Kherson, while Ukrainian troops press counteroffensives aimed at reclaiming occupied areas.
The United States and the European Union have, however, provided billions of dollars in military and economic aid, including advanced air defence systems and artillery. Aid debates in Western capitals continue to shape Kyiv’s battlefield capacity.
Russia, meanwhile, faces sweeping economic sanctions targeting its banking, energy and defence sectors. While sanctions have strained parts of the economy, Moscow has redirected trade and increased domestic arms production.
Despite a call for a ceasefire, Ukraine insists on full territorial restoration and security guarantees, while Russia maintains claims over annexed regions. The United Nations continues to call for a negotiated settlement, but no ceasefire agreement has been reached.
In all of these, the humanitarian toll remains severe, with millions displaced and infrastructure heavily damaged. The conflict continues to affect global food and energy markets.
Watch the full video above as voices from the Global South dish out what's next for both parties to save themselves and avert the deadly cost.
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