Nationwide events mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine
About 60 vigils, rallies, and panels honor victims and highlight Ukraine’s resilience while reaffirming Canada’s support for sovereignty and peace, organizers said.
- Today on Parliament Hill, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress leads an event to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- The war's human toll includes over a million killed and millions displaced since Feb. 24, 2026, when Russia launched an unprovoked attack, organizers say.
- Across the country this month, communities will hold 60 gatherings, including candlelight vigils, rallies and panels in cities from Victoria to St. John’s.
- Organizers say the Ukrainian Canadian Congress aims to honor victims, recognize resilience, and reaffirm Canada's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity during the events on Sunday.
- This report was first published Feb. 22, 2026, by The Canadian Press and filed by a Canadian Press reporter.
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Ukrainians mark four years of 'pain, despair and disbelief' as Russian invasion continues
Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no sign of abating, with mounting casualties, continued strikes on civilian infrastructure and faltering ceasefire efforts. As global tributes mark the February 24 anniversary, calls are growing for stronger international action to apply pressure to Russia and bring an end to Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
On Sunday, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress announces an event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Nationwide events mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine
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For four years the Ukrainian community of Torrevieja has been demonstrating around February 24 to denounce the Russian invasion war in Ukraine, which began on that date in 2022 and was baptized by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a special military operation.
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