War
President Petr Pavel thanked the Czechs for their support of Ukraine at a rally in Prague
Events marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine took place in the Czech Republic. Thousands of people gathered in Prague's Old Town Square, where President Petr Pavel thanked citizens for their solidarity with Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff announced a new round of peace talks within three weeks
A new round of negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations may take place within three weeks. According to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, this could be a step towards a summit meeting.
After the night attack, some trains changed their routes: operational information from Ukrainian Railways as of 22 February
Due to the security situation in several regions of Ukraine, train traffic has been reorganised according to modified schedules.
Ukrainians across Europe remain between two homes due to the war
More than five million Ukrainians are living in various European countries following Russia's full-scale invasion. Many of them have been waiting for years for the opportunity to return, without knowing when this will be possible.
The State Energy Regulatory Commission has begun inspections of regional power companies following complaints about power cut schedules.
The State Energy Supervision Inspectorate of Ukraine is conducting unscheduled inspections of electricity distribution system operators in five regions following complaints regarding compliance with hourly power cut schedules.
Ukrzaliznytsia evacuation trains transported 157 people from dangerous regions
During the week, Ukrzaliznytsia evacuation trains transported 157 people from particularly dangerous areas, including families with children.
Defence forces struck ships in Crimea, aircraft in Yevpatoria and multiple launch rocket systems in Zaporizhzhia
On the night of 21 February, the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck military facilities and equipment belonging to Russian troops in the temporarily occupied territories. Ships, aircraft and a multiple launch rocket system were hit.
The President imposed NSDC sanctions against 225 captains of the Russian Federation's shadow fleet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a decision by the National Security and Defence Council to impose new sanctions on 225 captains of ships belonging to Russia's shadow fleet.
European intelligence chiefs sceptical about prospects for peace deal on Ukraine in 2026
The heads of five European intelligence services doubt that an agreement will be reached this year to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite Donald Trump's statements about the proximity of agreements, Europe believes that Moscow is not interested in a quick peace.
In Chuhuiv, a Russian UAV struck the city centre, damaging a hospital and a house.
In the city of Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, on the morning of 21 February, a medical facility and a multi-storey residential building were damaged as a result of a Russian drone strike.
ISW: Russian military command encourages war crimes against Ukrainian prisoners
The Russian military leadership tolerates and encourages the torture and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This is stated in a report by the Institute for the Study of War.
Military personnel in Ukraine may not have to pay interest and penalties on loans during their service
Servicemen, conscripts and reservists are entitled to credit privileges, which provide for the suspension of interest and penalties during their service. To do so, they must contact their bank and submit supporting documents.
