Zelenskyy marks war anniversary vowing to fight on, with Ukraine's allies divided
Zelenskyy pledges to continue fighting for a lasting peace amid stalled talks and rising civilian casualties, with over 15,000 civilians killed since the invasion started, UN data shows.
- On February 24, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the four-year anniversary in Kyiv, vowing Ukraine will not betray sacrifices and will seek peace.
- European leaders had aimed to agree new sanctions and a 90 billion euro loan, but Hungary vetoed both, forcing Russia to redirect oil exports and complicate allied unity.
- Russia's demand to control the final 20% of Donetsk stalls talks, with Kyiv refusing to sign a deal without security guarantees from allies including the United States.
- A Russian overnight attack on the Odesa region killed at least two people, while a joint World Bank, EU and UN report estimated reconstruction costs at around $588 billion.
- In private last week, Zelenskyy told ministers to prepare for years of war, saying negotiations had failed and urging European countries to deploy troops to front lines.
73 Articles
73 Articles
On the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, Federal Minister of Defense Pistorius continues to see Ukraine's supporters as a duty to help and show strength. The war had become a war of wear and tear, and no decision could be expected in the foreseeable future, said the SPD politician at Deutschlandfunk. However, a peace through negotiations could only be achieved through strength.
4 years into Ukraine conflict, Zelensky says Putin ‘did not win this war’
President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals. In a video address that showed Ukrainians carrying out acts of resistance against Russian soldiers in the opening days of the conflict, Zelensky added that Ukraine was ready to do “everything” it could to secure a strong, lasting p…
Zelenskyy marks war anniversary vowing to fight on, with Ukraine's allies divided
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine will not betray the sacrifices made by its people in four years of war just to make peace with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed on Tuesday, February 24, as divisions among his key allies overshadowed commemorations of the start of the conflict. European nations had hoped to agree a fresh package of sanctions against Russia as well as a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine but Hungary, which maintains close ties wit…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium





























