War
EU leaders in Kyiv were shown a thermal power plant destroyed by Russian strikes
During their visit to Kyiv on 24 February, European Union leaders were shown a thermal power plant that had been damaged by Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Criminal charges to be filed against Fico in Slovakia over Ukraine
The opposition party SaS has announced its intention to file criminal charges against Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico over his decision to halt humanitarian electricity supplies to Ukraine.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who attempted to secure employment at a defence plant in Zaporizhzhia.
A Russian agent who attempted to obtain employment at a defence industry enterprise was exposed in Zaporizhzhia. According to investigators, he planned to pass on the coordinates of facilities operating on the front line to the enemy.
Four years of a major war: a chronology of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, key battles, losses and consequences
24 February 2026 marks four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. During this time, the war has gone through several stages — from an attempt to quickly capture Kyiv to a protracted positional confrontation along a thousand-kilometre front line. This article provides a chronology of the key events of the war, the biggest battles, the scale of destruction, losses, and the role of international support for Ukraine.
The United Kingdom has imposed its largest package of sanctions against Russia in four years.
On 24 February, the British government announced a new package of restrictions against Russia. It was the largest since the first months of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters analytics: drones have become the main force in the war in Ukraine
Four years after Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, drones have become a key factor in combat operations, significantly influencing the use of armoured vehicles and troop movements on the front lines.
Macron stated that there is no prospect of a quick peace in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said he sees no prospects for a quick peace in Ukraine because, according to him, Russia is not showing any willingness to seek a peaceful settlement.
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution: Ukraine must prevail and join the EU
The European Parliament passed a resolution stating that Russia must be defeated in the war against Ukraine, and that Ukraine must prevail and become a member of the European Union in the future.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened applications for compensation for those forcibly displaced abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced the opening of a new category of applications in the International Register of Damages for citizens who were forced to leave Ukraine due to Russia's aggression.
Bulgaria has provided Ukraine with 13 military aid packages since 2022
Bulgaria has provided Ukraine with 13 packages of military aid since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. The latest aid package was approved by the Bulgarian government in February 2026.
Four years of Putin's war against Ukraine, Ukraine's peace efforts are being hampered
US President Donald Trump's attempts to bring an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine are stalling. Negotiations remain deadlocked, and after four years of war, the fighting is effectively at a standstill.
The European Union will announce €100 million in winter energy aid in Kyiv
During their visit to Kyiv, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will present a €100 million immediate energy support package for Ukraine. The initiative comes amid Hungary's blocking of a larger loan package and sanctions against Russia.
