On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on European Union leaders to set a specific date for Kyiv's accession to the Community. During ceremonies attended by Western leaders, the president emphasized that Russia has not achieved its strategic goals. Meanwhile, the Kremlin declares that the goals of the so-called

Demand for Accession Date

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is demanding that the European Union provide a clear timetable for Ukraine's admission to the Community.

Failure of Kremlin's Goals

The President of Ukraine and Western leaders unanimously state that Vladimir Putin has not realized his plans for conquest.

Scale of War Crimes

The Ukrainian prosecutor's office is conducting investigations into over 211,000 cases of violations of international law.

Solidarity Visits

Delegations from the EU and Baltic and Nordic countries arrived in Kyiv to confirm support for Ukraine.

Four years have passed since Russia's attack on Ukraine, which has transformed into the bloodiest conflict on the European continent since 1945. In a gesture of solidarity, top European politicians arrived in Kyiv, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and delegations from Nordic and Baltic states. During the main ceremonies, Volodymyr Zelenskyy laid out firm expectations towards Brussels, demanding a precise integration timetable. He stressed that the Ukrainian nation has proven its belonging to the Western family through unwavering resistance and the fight for democratic values. According to analyses by the Institute for the Study of War, Russian advances in the fourth year of the war are intensifying, raising concerns about the stability of the defensive line amid waning support from the USA. „Putin ha fallito, non ha raggiunto i suoi obiettivi.” (Putin has failed, he has not achieved his objectives.) — Volodymyr Zelenskyy However, authorities in Moscow maintain a conciliatory tone exclusively for their domestic audience, declaring that their intentions will be realized despite a lack of success in key sectors. French President Emmanuel Macron described Russian actions as a "triple failure" – military, economic, and strategic. Simultaneously, Ukrainian services report a horrifying scale of brutality; investigations are currently underway into over 211,000 registered war crimes. The situation for civilians in cities like Odesa and Kyiv remains tragic, and daily bombings have become part of a brutal routine that destroys critical infrastructure and the daily lives of residents. The aggression that began on February 24, 2022, was a direct continuation of Russia's actions from 2014, when the annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of fighting in Donbas occurred. The Kremlin's original plan, which envisioned a swift capture of the Ukrainian capital (the so-called blitzkrieg), collapsed due to the defenders' determination and the efficiency of Ukrainian command. In the opinion of diplomats from EU member states, Kyiv's current hardening of its stance on accession is a reaction to uncertainty emanating from Washington. Ukrainian diplomacy aims to obtain firm security guarantees and political declarations that will safeguard the country against a potential shift in the foreign policy orientation of key allies. Despite the enormous human and material costs, Ukrainian society demonstrates – in the words of the former president of Georgia – an "extraordinary capacity for survival." 211 000 — registered war crimes being investigated by Ukraine

Mentioned People

  • Wołodymyr Zełenski — President of Ukraine, appealing for support and accession to the European Union.
  • Ursula von der Leyen — President of the European Commission participating in the anniversary commemorations.
  • Emmanuel Macron — President of France, who assessed the state of the Russian invasion after four years.
  • Dmitrij Pieskow — Kremlin press secretary, declaring the continuation of military actions.