Ukraine prepares for the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion that began on February 24, 2022. While heavy fighting continues on the front lines in Donbas, solidarity demonstrations and exhibitions commemorating societal resistance are being organized in Poland and Europe. The situation for civilians in cities like Kramatorsk remains dire, with daily life under air raid sirens becoming a new, painful norm for millions.

Fourth anniversary of aggression

Ukraine and its allies prepare to commemorate February 24th, assessing four years of losses and heroic territorial defense.

Humanitarian crisis in Donbas

In cities like Kramatorsk, civilian life is a constant struggle for survival in destroyed homes without stable utility supplies.

Solidarity in Poland

Krakow and Rzeszow are organizing exhibitions and demonstrations, emphasizing the historic slogan For your freedom and ours in the context of supporting a neighbor.

The approaching fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine marks a moment for critical reflection on a conflict that has permanently altered Europe's security architecture. While the world marks four years since February 24, 2022, for Ukrainians the war has effectively lasted a decade, counting from the annexation of Crimea. Currently, the frontline situation remains deadlocked, with soldiers warning against hasty peace deals that could only give the aggressor time to prepare an even greater strike. In cities like Kramatorsk, civilians grapple with material and psychological ruin, balancing between hope and daily fear for their lives. The Russo-Ukrainian conflict escalated in 2014 following the Revolution of Dignity, when Russia unlawfully seized the Crimean Peninsula and supported separatists in Donbas. Parallel to military actions, a struggle to preserve national identity and international awareness continues. In Krakow and Rzeszow, cultural events and demonstrations under the slogan "More Than Neighbors" are being prepared. The Art of Resistance and Unity poster exhibition at the Provincial Public Library shows how young creators from Kyiv process wartime trauma into a universal visual message. Experts emphasize that the war affects children in an irreversible way – an entire generation of children in Ukraine now knows no reality without air raid sirens and power outages. 4 years — full-scale aggression against Ukraine continues In social media and public debates, the topic of political promises resurfaces, including Donald Trump's pledge to end the war within a day. Reality, however, proves far more complex, and Ukrainian society shows determination despite fatigue from the prolonged conflict. Poland's role as a logistical and humanitarian hub remains crucial, as confirmed by upcoming solidarity days in border cities. „I warn against treaties that could lead to an even greater war in the future.” — Ivan, frontline officer Key Moments of Conflict Escalation: — ; — ; —

Mentioned People

  • Zoriana Varenia — Ukrainian journalist living in Poland, describing the daily reality of life under wartime conditions.