00:00Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year today, now officially lasting longer than Russia's involvement in World War II
00:09from 1941 to 1945.
00:12A number of European leaders have arrived in Kiev in a show of solidarity, including European Commission President Ursula von
00:19der Leyen.
00:21The war has come at a heavy cost since February 24, 2022.
00:26Russian forces are estimated to have suffered nearly 1.2 million casualties, more than any major power in any war
00:35since World War II, according to a report by a U.S.-based conflict monitor.
00:40Ukrainian losses are believed to be lower but still severe, with estimates ranging between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties.
00:47In a video address marking the fourth anniversary of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia failed to achieve
00:56its goal of taking over Ukraine.
00:58He added that Kiev remains ready to do everything necessary to secure a strong and lasting peace.
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