[HIGHLIGHTS] [Commentary on the war situation] Why is there a stalemate? Two years after the invasion of Ukraine, what will happen next?

The 24th marks two years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. We look back on the past two years and consider the current situation and future direction.

Taisuke Hiron, a senior researcher at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation who specializes in Russian foreign and security policy, and newscaster Shoichiro Beppu, who has continued to report in Ukraine since the invasion. The longer the military invasion lasts, even for just one day, the more civilian casualties and infrastructure will be destroyed.