Today marks the fourth anniversary of Russian forces mounting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  

Peace efforts to date have yielded little results, with casualties climbing day after day.  

EU Ambassador to New Zealand Lawrence Meredith told Mike Hosking Europe's recognising it needs to do more in terms of defence.  

He says the Ukrainians are not just fighting for their own peace and freedom, but for that of the free world.  

Meredith says this is a global conflict and it's important the right side wins.  

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