Russia’s war on Ukraine - in pictures

Senior Russian official doesn’t see ‘any possibility’ for a diplomatic solution to the conflict

City of Mariupol after airstrikes
Ukranian cities and infrastructure have been destroyed during the six-month battle
(Image credit: Andrey Borodulin/AFP via Getty Images)

Almost six months after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat has said that it would be “impossible to forecast how long the conflict could last”.

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Julia O'Driscoll is the engagement editor. She covers UK and world news, as well as writing lifestyle and travel features. She regularly appears on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast, and hosted The Week's short-form documentary podcast, “The Overview”. Julia was previously the content and social media editor at sustainability consultancy Eco-Age, where she interviewed prominent voices in sustainable fashion and climate movements. She has a master's in liberal arts from Bristol University, and spent a year studying at Charles University in Prague.