Trump halts weapons aid as 1.8M casualties mark 4 years of war

On the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion ordered by Vladimir Putin, military casualties for both sides have reached 1,8 m people as Russian territorial gains remain minimal.Donald Trump has halted USA weapons shipments to Kyiv, prompting the EU and other European nations to increase their military aid by 67% while peace negotiations remain deadlocked.Economic strain in Russia has forced civilians to face rising taxes and utility bills, even as the UN reports that 2025 was the deadliest year for Ukrainian non-combatants.