On February 24, the Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia, together with the British Embassy Tbilisi, the Embassy of France in Georgia, the Embassy of Latvia in Georgia, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi, will host a panel discussion marking four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale military aggression against Ukraine.
The discussion comes as fighting continues across eastern and southeastern Ukraine, where Russian forces maintain ground offensives alongside sustained aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian forces, despite inflicting significant losses on Russian troops and striking military targets in occupied territories and inside Russia, continue to face serious challenges, including shortages of manpower and equipment.
Although Ukraine has received substantial military assistance from the United States, NATO, the European Union and other international partners, Russia’s larger military resources and the resilience of its economy — partly sustained through sanctions-evasion mechanisms — remain key factors in the protracted conflict.
Diplomatic efforts to end the war have intensified over the past year, led primarily by the United States. However, negotiations have stalled due to Moscow’s sweeping demands, including international recognition of its annexation of Ukrainian territories and restrictions on Kyiv’s sovereignty. Ukraine has stated it is open to a ceasefire that would freeze hostilities along current frontlines, provided its territorial integrity is not legally compromised and strong Western security guarantees are in place.
The panel, titled “Four Years Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine,” will examine the current battlefield situation, recent diplomatic initiatives, and the broader implications of the war for Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security.
