Russian forces executed a large-scale assault on Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure on the night of February 22, 2026. The occupiers deployed approximately 300 strike drones and 50 missiles of various types across eight regions. The attack killed a man in the Kyiv region and injured at least 15 others. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the
Ukraine is prepared to discuss realistic compromises to end the full-scale war while excluding any concessions regarding its independence or sovereignty. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the “stand where we stand” principle is already a significant compromise since Russia occupies nearly 20% of Ukrainian territory. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported this during an interview with the
Ukraine may agree to transfer part of its territory to Russia in exchange for accelerated European Union membership and concrete security guarantees. The United States is promoting this scenario as a basis for ending the full-scale war. Mediators are pursuing an option in which Kyiv receives Western protection while Moscow gains significant control over the