Fact check: War in ukraine is over

1. Summary of the results

The claim that "war in Ukraine is over" is categorically false based on all available evidence. Multiple sources confirm that the conflict remains active and ongoing:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explicitly stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin "is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war" and is instead preparing for "new offensive operations" ^[1]
• Recent military activity continues, with reports of Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities including Odesa and Kharkiv ^[2]
• Ongoing prisoner exchanges and body recoveries between Kyiv and Moscow indicate active conflict rather than resolution ^[3]
• Current discussions focus on potential ceasefire agreements and land swaps, not the end of the war, with Senator Lindsey Graham noting that "Ukraine is not going to evict every Russian, and Russia is not going to Kyiv" ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement completely omits several critical contextual factors:

• Ukrainian public opinion has shifted significantly, with most Ukrainians now favoring ending the war through negotiations rather than continued fighting ^[5]
• Diplomatic efforts are focused on ceasefire agreements rather than complete resolution, with discussions about how such agreements could "bolster Ukraine's security—and NATO's" ^[6]
• Expert analysis reveals that the conflict is fundamentally driven by Putin's obsession with keeping Ukraine out of NATO, and that "neither side is willing to end the war on terms acceptable to the other" ^[7]
• Continued military support flows to Ukraine, with ongoing efforts to supply weapons, indicating international expectation that fighting will continue ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement "war in Ukraine is over" represents clear misinformation that contradicts all available evidence:

• The claim ignores documented ongoing military operations and recent attacks on Ukrainian territory ^[2]
• It misrepresents the current diplomatic situation, where discussions center on potential ceasefires rather than war termination ^{[6] [4]}
• The statement could serve the interests of those who benefit from reduced international attention to the conflict or decreased military aid to Ukraine
• Russian leadership would particularly benefit from this narrative, as it could reduce international pressure and support for Ukraine while Putin continues military preparations ^[1]
• The misinformation could also serve war-weary populations in supporting countries who prefer to believe the costly conflict has ended