Tuesday briefing: The long and winding road of war in Ukraine, as the human cost mounts

Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2020, the conflict continues as a grinding war of attrition. Russia has made incremental territorial gains, while Ukraine faces relentless aerial assaults on its infrastructure. Western support, including sanctions and military aid, has not halted the attacks. Various peace initiatives have been unsuccessful. A reporter based in Ukraine notes a sense of exhaustion but also continued determination within the country, viewing the war as a struggle for democratic values. Other news headlines include the arrest and release of Peter Mandelson, changes to education plans for children with special needs, Reform UK's controversial deportation agency plan, the BBC's apology for broadcasting a racial slur, and Donald Trump's decision-making process regarding potential airstrikes against Iran.

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