Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

The fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine was marked by a show of support from senior European officials in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remained defiant, asserting that Russia has not 'broken Ukrainians' nor triumphed in the war, despite the devastating toll and partial occupation of Ukrainian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, believes time is on Russia's side and that Western support for Ukraine will eventually wane. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled, particularly concerning the Donbas region and post-war security arrangements. The war has caused widespread hardship for Ukrainian civilians, with aerial attacks devastating families and infrastructure. The conflict has also drawn in global actors, with North Korea, Iran, and China reportedly providing support to Russia, while NATO countries and the European Union continue to aid Ukraine. The United Kingdom announced a new package of military and humanitarian support. The estimated cost of rebuilding Ukraine over the next decade is almost $588 billion, a figure nearly three times Ukraine's nominal GDP for last year.