**Ukraine War Enters 4th Year: Key Updates**
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its fourth year. The conflict started on February 24, 2022.
**Peace Negotiations Unlikely to Succeed**
Former US Marine infantry officer Rob Lee spoke with The Kyiv Independent about the ongoing war. He believes that peace negotiations are unlikely to bring results soon. Open-source research suggests that Russian losses have increased each year, amounting to billions of dollars.
**Sanctions Imposed on Russia**
The UK has imposed its largest-ever package of sanctions against Russia. These measures target Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers and foreign-based companies providing military parts to Russia.
**Leaders Pledge Support for Ukraine**
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda called for decisive leadership to accelerate Ukraine’s integration. Ukrainian officials praised the US and other countries for their support, with Spain’s PM saying they are ready to provide more military assistance.
**New Sanctions Announced by European Countries**
European leaders announced new sanctions on Russia. The Nordic governments, including Sweden and Denmark, issued statements supporting a peace deal. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced new military aid for Ukraine.
**Russia Launches Drone Attack**
On the third anniversary of the war, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 113 drones over 12 oblasts, while 71 decoy drones were lost without causing damage.
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