KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainians would overwhelmingly reject any referendum that cedes territory in exchange for “peace” with Russia, Kyiv lawmakers warned Wednesday, arguing that no one believes Russian President Vladimir Putin would keep his word and end his invasion.

Tulsa and Sumy, Ukraine, recently signed a “Partnership City” agreement to encourage cultural and economic interests between the two cities. That agreement resulted in a delegation from Ukraine visiting Tulsa in early February to make initial contact with civic leaders here. February 24th is the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, its citizens forge on, enduring deadly attacks and days without power or heat in sub-freezing temperatures. Its capital of Kyiv is both mourning and determined to live, with hopes pinned on negotiations for peace that are expected to resume as early as this week.

Among the most difficult points are the fate of Ukraine's partially occupied eastern Donbas region and the nature of post-war Western security guarantees for Ukraine.

Britain announced a new package of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance for Ukraine on Tuesday, the grim fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.