On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaders and citizens reflected on the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who initially sheltered in a bunker, reiterated calls for a concrete EU accession date and ruled out territorial concessions, despite feeling US pressure for compromise. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of sabotaging peace efforts with Western aid, while the Kremlin admitted its war goals remain unachieved. Germany, through Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other officials, pledged unwavering support, highlighting its role as Europe's largest aid provider. However, Hungary's Viktor Orbán blocked a €90 billion EU loan and sanctions package, drawing sharp criticism. Reports emerged of Russian "meat attacks" and atrocities in places like Butscha, as Ukraine faced continued drone and missile assaults.