India, June 11 -- The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, reaching 1,569 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to reports.

The prolonged conflict marks a grim milestone as fighting continues with no clear resolution in sight.

A recent New York Times report noted that roughly half of Ukrainians believe the war will extend into next year, potentially pushing its duration closer to that of World War II, which lasted six years.

From blitzkrieg expectations to trench warfare reality

When Russian forces entered Ukraine in 2022, Moscow expected a rapid victory, including a swift advance toward Kyiv.

What followed was a transformation into a grinding war of attrition, with entrenche...