New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- As Ukraine marked its 34th independence day on Sunday, it was still at war, three-and-a-half years after being invaded by Russia.

Key to bringing peace to Ukraine will be not only the direction taken by its giant neighbour but also the capabilities of the European Union, which, says a new report, has just overtaken the US as the biggest supporter of Ukraine's war effort.

Can Europe sustain this level of support, and what does it mean for the US-brokered peace initiative? Mint looks at the state of play on a grim anniversary.

The Russia-Ukraine war, which began on 24 February 2022 with a full-scale invasion by Moscow, has reportedly led to widespread loss of life on both sides as well as significant damage to build...