New York Times Analysis Highlights Endless Escalation Cycle in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

For Russia and Ukraine, an Escalating Spiral With No End in Sight

Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up, breeding ceaseless human suffering. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken.

By Kim Barker, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn and Ivan Nechepurenko