Global News Podcast Ukraine marks 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
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Feb 24, 2026 
Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent, recalls the dramatic first day of the invasion and Kyiv’s commemorations. Jeremy Bowen, BBC international editor, reports from Donetsk on frontline shifts, drone warfare and civilian impact. They discuss the changing nature of the war, recent territorial gains and life under sustained strikes.
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Invasion Revealed A New Global Turbulence
- The 24 February invasion marked a turning point that revealed a more turbulent global order.
- Paul Adams notes the invasion defied predictions of a quick war and will be commemorated amid weariness and continued resistance in Kyiv.
Drones And Politics Reshaped The Battlefield
- Warfare and geopolitics have changed with drones and shifting alliances influencing the conflict's dynamics.
- Jeremy Bowen reports drones feed frontline command centres and the war exposed Donald Trump's willingness to deal with Moscow, reshaping NATO relations.
Civilian Losses Under Constant Drone Threat
- Frontline civilians described evacuation and loss of normal life under constant drone threat.
- Jeremy Bowen recounts Vita burying her husband in the garden because medical care and movement were impossible amid drone assaults.