December 28, 2025

As diplomats trade proposals and talk of ceasefires, Russia's offensive in Ukraine grinds relentlessly towards a grim milestone: nearly four years of conflict.

In Kyiv, the morning rush looks familiar. Commuters hurry through the streets, clutching coffee cups and scrolling through phones that buzz with air-raid alerts. Most glance, then carry on. This is life now — stay alert, change plans, keep moving.

Talks about peace may be making headlines, but for Ukrainians, peace isn't something you read about. It's something you live — or don't.

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