arts24 - Marking four years of war in Ukraine with powerful music and films
France 24
by Eve JACKSONFebruary 24, 2026
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Arts24 marks four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a powerful episode featuring films and music that highlight the ongoing conflict’s impact. The episode showcases two significant documentaries: "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," a BAFTA-winning expose on how Russian schools are used for propaganda, and "2000 Meters to Andriivka," which captures the courage of Ukrainian soldiers during the 2023 counteroffensive. Additionally, Irish rock band U2 has released a politically charged EP, *Days of Ash*, featuring contributions from Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian soldier-musician Taras Topolia. The track "Yours Eternally" directly addresses the war, accompanied by a documentary on frontline soldiers in Kharkiv.
The episode also turns the spotlight on American artist Titus Kaphar’s new exhibition, *The Fire This Time*, at the Gagosian gallery in Paris. The show examines the United States’ founding story and its legacy of race and slavery, offering a timely reflection as the country approaches 250 years since the
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/24/2026