People hold Ukrainian flags and placards during a rally, two days before the four years of the war in Ukraine, at Dam Square in Amsterdam on February 22, 2026. [AFP]
Today marks four years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine— an act of aggression that was condemned across the world. Governments spoke, resolutions were passed, and sanctions were imposed. The message was clear - borders cannot be redrawn by force, a principle deeply resonant for nations whose sovereignty was hard-won.