Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies: Global Alarm Grows as Conflict Shows No Sign of Resolution
KYIV, June 11, 2025 – The Russia-Ukraine war, which started with Russia’s full invasion in February 2022, has entered its fourth year with even more intense fighting. Hopes for peace are fading as the violence continues to grow, causing global concern and heavy losses on both sides.
In recent months, Russia has increased its attacks, using over 2,000 drones and bombs in November 2024 alone. Key Ukrainian cities like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia have been hit hard. These attacks have destroyed power stations and killed many civilians. Civilian casualties saw a 30% rise in 2024 over the previous year, according to UN data. Since the war began, more than 12,300 people have died and nearly 28,000 have been injured, including many children. Recent Russian strikes killed emergency workers in Kharkiv, nine children in Sumy, and several others during a missile strike on a playground in Kryvyi Rih.
Ukraine has responded strongly. In January 2025, Ukrainian forces entered Russia’s Kursk region, and earlier in August 2024, they captured over 1,200 square kilometers, though much of it was later retaken by Russian forces. Ukraine also launched drones attacks on Russian infrastructure. On June 1, drones targeted strategic sites and bombed a key bridge. These strikes keep pressure on Moscow, despite Russian reinforcements from North Korea.
On June 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to U.S. President Trump, raising concerns over potential attacks on Russia’s strategic aircraft. While Putin claimed to be open to peace, he continued to demand that Ukraine give up territory and disarm, which Ukraine refuses.
Diplomatic efforts are going nowhere. In March 2025, Ukraine agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, but Russia rejected it. Meanwhile, the U.S. government, under President Trump, has shifted its stance by refusing to support UN resolutions against Russia. This has created tension between the U.S. and European allies. Still, 93 countries voted in favor of Ukraine’s sovereignty in the UN General Assembly.
There is also growing fear about global security. NATO’s Mark Rutte warned that Russia is rapidly increasing its military production—with help from China and North Korea—making it a possible threat to NATO within five years. The war is also affecting the global economy. Food and energy prices are rising, especially hurting poorer countries. At the same time, Russia’s control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains a serious risk. The IAEA has raised concerns about ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, which could lead to a nuclear accident.
Russia is facing huge military losses—about 177,000 soldiers since January 2025, an average of 1,351 per day. Ukraine, on the other hand, is struggling with a shortage of soldiers and repeated attacks on its power infrastructure. Both sides seem determined to continue the fight. The Kremlin is pushing disinformation and refusing to make compromises, while Ukraine stays firm in defending its land.
As winter approaches, the world watches closely, unsure of what’s next. Peace talks seem far away, and the war looks set to continue with even more suffering ahead.
