Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine reached the four-year mark on February 24, 2025, with front lines largely frozen and attritional warfare still dominating. Reuters, AP, and Fox News all used the anniversary to assess the territorial and strategic picture.
Coverage across the spectrum agreed that Russia still held substantial Ukrainian territory and that neither side had achieved a decisive breakthrough. The anniversary also intensified debate in Washington and Europe over military aid, diplomacy, and how much leverage each side still had.
Fox News highlighted the pressure for a stronger settlement strategy, while Reuters and AP put more emphasis on the war's human toll and the grinding nature of the conflict.