Rutte: NATO continues to support Ukraine, Putin must prove his readiness for peace
NATO will continue to support Ukraine, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin must demonstrate whether he is truly committed to peace.
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Ukrainian flag raised at Dutch Foreign Ministry building in The Hague
In The Hague, on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flag was raised on the flagpole of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
Kyslytsya speaks about changes in negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine
Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said that the negotiation process with Russia and the United States has undergone significant changes over the past year.
No country can annex its neighbor – EU officials
The European Union's goal in supporting Ukraine is a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for the country, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law.
New Zealand announces new aid package for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia
New Zealand is allocating a new aid package worth NZD$8 million ($4.7 million) to Ukraine and imposing additional sanctions against the Russian war machine.
Zelensky shows his bunker where he worked at start of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shown the room in a bunker on Bankova Street where the first conversations with foreign leaders took place and where he worked with government officials and members of parliament at the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
In Kyiv, Zelensky and foreign guests participate in prayer for Ukraine
With the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the first lady, and foreign guests, events marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion began at St. Sophia Cathedral.
UK announces new support package for Ukraine
The UK government has announced a new package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine four years after Russia's full-scale invasion.
EU institutions in Brussels lit up in colours of Ukrainian flag
Buildings of EU institutions in Brussels’ European Quarter were illuminated in the colours of Ukraine’s national flag on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia creates new divisions formally, but cannot staff them, Palisa claims
In 2025, Russia set a goal to create 15 new divisions, but in fact began forming only four.
Eleven high-ranking foreign officials arrive in Kyiv
Eleven foreign guests, including European Union officials and leaders from Northern Europe and the Baltic states, have arrived in Kyiv to participate in events marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
Russia's manpower losses reach 1.26 million, but enemy adapts and changes tactics, says Palisa
The capture of one kilometer of Ukrainian territory in 2025 cost the Russian Federation about 120 soldiers.
Explosions heard in Crimea near Kacha and Saky airfields
Explosions were heard overnight in the temporarily occupied Crimea. They were heard at the Kacha Airfield in Sevastopol and the Saky Airfield near Yevpatoriia.
War update: 116 clashes on front line, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
Over the past day, February 23, there were 116 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy exerting the most pressure in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Russians launch more than 100 strikes on Sumy region, damaging educational and medical facilities
Russian troops launched more than 100 strikes on 36 settlements in 16 territorial communities of the Sumy region in 24 hours, from the morning of February 23 to the morning of February 24.
Zelensky reflects on four years of war: We have defended our independence
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians have every right to assert that they defended their independence, preserved their statehood, and prevented the Kremlin from achieving its goals.
Zelensky reflects on four years of war: We have defended our independence
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians have every right to assert that they defended their independence, preserved their statehood, and prevented the Kremlin from achieving its goals.
Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa arrive in Kyiv
On Tuesday, February 24, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, arrived in the Ukrainian capital on an official visit.
Russia loses about 1,261,420 troops in four years of full-scale war against Ukraine
Total combat losses of Russian forces over four years of the full-scale war against Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to February 24, 2026, amount to approximately 1,261,420 personnel, including 920 losses over the past day alone.
Today marks fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Four years ago, on February 24, 2022, at around 3:40, the first column of Russian tanks entered Ukraine’s Luhansk region, while residents of many Ukrainian cities awoke to the first enemy missile strikes.
New Netherlands’ PM: Ukraine can count on our support
The newly appointed Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, assured that Ukraine can rely on the Netherlands’ unwavering support during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his first day in office.
Canada’s Parliament lit up in blue and yellow as sign of solidarity with Ukraine
The Peace Tower of Canada’s Parliament in Ottawa and the Office of the Prime Minister were illuminated in Ukraine’s national colours as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia district with glide bombs, injuring civilian
An enemy attack on the Zaporizhzhia district left one person injured; a fire broke out on the premises of an agricultural enterprise.
EU institutions in Brussels lit up in colours of Ukrainian flag
Buildings of EU institutions in Brussels’ European Quarter were illuminated in the colours of Ukraine’s national flag on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia leave five people injured, including minor
At least five people, including a child, were injured as a result of enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia. An infrastructure facility caught fire following the attack.
Russia spreads fakes about alleged 'terror by Ukrainian soldiers' in Huliaipole – CCD
Kremlin propagandists are spreading false claims about terror allegedly carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region.
Both Ukraine and Russia seek U.S. support, says Budanov
The United States has all the mechanisms to help find a common position between Ukraine and Russia.
23 February 2026
War update: 100 clashes on front line, Pokrovsk sector most active
There were 100 clashes recorded on the front line, with the largest number in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy lost more than 60 occupiers.
Zelensky discusses Ukraine's most urgent needs with new Dutch PM
The President of Ukraine held his first phone conversation with the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, congratulated him on taking office, and thanked him for the Netherlands' unwavering support for Ukraine.
Russians attack Kharkiv region with glide bombs; children among injured
In the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, a 59-year-old woman and her son were killed in an airstrike on February 22. Another person and two children were trapped under the rubble and sustained injuries.