On the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Berlin hosted an event at Café Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine, featuring speakers like Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk. Volunteer Ruben Mawick shared his experiences in Ukraine, highlighting the dangers of the evolving war, which has shifted from artillery to drone warfare. Merz condemned Russia's actions as barbaric and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's sovereignty. Matviichuk warned that civilian casualties are rising despite peace talks, urging a focus on the human cost of the conflict.