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2022 was the year that brought war back to Europe.

It was unprovoked, but this is what Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed on Ukraine.

When Russian forces invaded Ukraine in the early morning of February the 24th,

it united a flailing NATO in its shared resolve against Putin's aggression.

This is a flagrant violation of international law and demands a firm response from the international community.

Now the UK and our allies will begin to impose the sanctions on Russia that we have already prepared.

The war shook up the world, testing older alliances and creating new dividing lines.

It affected energy and grain supplies, putting pressure on governments across the world.

And affecting every one of us in some way.

On the streets in the homes and behind the wheels of this country,

there's a cost to bear of a far away conflict.

So as the new year begins, we've asked two of our most experienced foreign correspondents

for their views on what comes next in Russia and Ukraine and the ripples around the world.

In Europe, China and the Middle East.

You're listening to stories of our times from the times and the Sunday times.

I'm Manvina Rana.

Today, Ukraine and beyond the world in 2023.

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