The global toll of the war in Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine six months ago not only ignited a conflict that has taken a toll on the two countries, but has also had an adverse effect globally.

Hi, it's Julius with Tuesday's update on Ukraine.

Russia has made modest gains on the ground since invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, but the Kremlin has replaced at least three top generals in the past month as its military struggles to make meaningful progress toward President Vladimir Putin's ambitions.

In Kyiv and the surrounding cities, the majority of the population believe Ukraine is winning tactically and strategically, says Dale Buckner, a retired U.S. Army colonel and CEO of the international security firm Global Guardian. 

But both Russia and Ukraine are taking heavy causalities in the war – and experts say neither country is likely to achieve its desired result.

The collateral damage of the war is also global. Twenty million tons of grain were trapped in Ukraine for months because of a Russian blockade. Hundreds of millions of people are at risk of “hunger and destitution” because of resulting food shortages, a U.N. official said. Grain shipments have only recently begun a slow emergence from Ukraine's ports.

Europe's sanctions on Russian energy has also left the continent in a precarious position as energy costs around the globe teeter near historic levels. 

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