One year ago, the world watched in horror as the unthinkable unfolded. The peace of Europe shattered with the thunder of bombs, as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, on this somber anniversary, we are forced to confront the devastating human cost of this war.
Thousands of lives have been tragically cut short. Ukrainian soldiers, bravely defending their homeland, have paid the ultimate price. Innocent civilians caught in the crossfire have been mercilessly robbed of their futures. Even young Russian conscripts, forced into a war they never desired, have perished on foreign soil.