How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order

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It has been 12 months since Russia invaded Ukraine, a challenge to the global order not seen since World War II.

In a special report, NPR's Leila Fadel explores the human cost of Russia's ambitions, the ripple effects beyond Ukraine's borders, and the diplomatic and military efforts to stop the war.

Many expected Ukraine's capital to fall within days of the invasion, but Ukrainians fought back and pushed Russian troops back. They've continued to fight. Russia recalibrated and is now focused on taking land in Ukraine's east. Both sides have gained and lost territory over the course of the year, but now the war appears to be at an inflection point.