The deafening booms of the first airstrikes. Buildings bursting into flames, reduced to rubble. Terrified people hiding in basements. Cries of despair and hugs of support. This was the reality of Feb.

Three years after its full-scale invasion of its neighbour, Russia is seeking new recruits. Despite all the military imagery around town, if you live in Tver it's possible to convince yourself that life is normal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II.