Published on: 02/24/2026 - 06:50 Last updated: 02/25/2026 - 07:39

Marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, about three dozen leaders of the Coalition of the Willing called on Russia to accept a "full and unconditional ceasefire." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union will provide a loan worth 90 billion euros to Ukraine “one way or another.” She confirmed that the 27-nation union will work on a new winter energy supply package worth 920 million euros for Ukraine for the years 2026 and 2027.

Document: The European Commission will propose a permanent ban on Russian oil

Two European Union officials and a document seen by Reuters said that the European Commission will submit a legal proposal to permanently ban the import of Russian oil on April 15, that is, three days after parliamentary elections in Hungary.

The two officials said that this timing was chosen so that the oil embargo would not become a major factor in the election campaign in Hungary.

Hungary and Slovakia, which still depend on Russian oil imports, strongly oppose any ban.

Zelensky says Ukraine is not broken, and Russia pledges to continue fighting

On the fourth anniversary of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not break Ukraine, while the Kremlin pledged to continue fighting until achieving its goals in the most violent conflict in Europe since World War II.

Zelensky said that Ukraine was ready to do "everything in its power to achieve peace," in a video speech that included scenes of Ukrainians resisting Russian soldiers in the first days of the war.

But he stressed that the price paid by the Ukrainians throughout the conflict must not be "betrayed" in any potential settlement. He added, "Putin did not achieve his goals. He did not break the will of the Ukrainians. He did not win this war. We preserved Ukraine, and we will do everything in our power to achieve peace and ensure justice," stressing that Kiev wants "a strong, dignified and lasting peace."

He stressed that any agreement “should not only be signed, but accepted by Ukrainians,” and that “everything that Ukraine has suffered should not be abandoned, forgotten or betrayed.”

Ambassador of Ukraine: We do not feel that the American government has abandoned us

Olha Stefanyshina, Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, said that Kiev does not feel abandoned by the US government, adding that she expects President Donald Trump to discuss ending the Russian war in Ukraine during his State of the Union address, which he will deliver later on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters, Stefanishina also said that she recently received a protest from the US State Department after Ukraine’s attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk affected US interests in Kazakhstan. Most of Kazakhstan's oil is sent to Novorossiysk for export.

She said, "We heard from the State Department that we should refrain from... attacking American interests."

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Britain: There is no truth to Russia's accusation that Ukraine is seeking to possess a nuclear weapon

Britain said on Tuesday that Russia's claim that Ukraine is seeking to acquire a nuclear weapon with the help of London and Paris is baseless.

A British government spokesman said, "This is a clear attempt by (Russian President) Vladimir Putin to divert attention from his terrible actions in Ukraine."

Ukraine's allies call on Russia for an "unconditional ceasefire" (statement)

The European Union calls on Ukraine to accelerate the repair of the Druzhba pipeline

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union is asking Ukraine to accelerate the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged in the war with Russia. She made these comments during a press conference held in Kiev on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Russia.

Ukrainian Naftogaz suspends gas production at its Kharkiv facility after a Russian attack

The Ukrainian state oil and gas company Naftogaz said on Tuesday that work at a gas production facility in the Kharkiv region had stopped after a Russian attack. She said in a statement, “Russian forces are once again attacking the gas production infrastructure of the Naftogaz group.”

Von der Leyen: The European Union will provide a loan worth 90 billion euros to Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union will provide a loan worth 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to Ukraine in one way or another. She added in a press conference held in Kiev on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion that the 27-nation union will work on a new winter energy supply package worth 920 million euros for Ukraine for the years 2026 and 2027.

Ukraine denies Russian accusations of seeking to possess nuclear weapons

Ukraine on Tuesday rejected Russian accusations that it was trying to obtain nuclear weapons with the help of Britain and France, describing them as “ridiculous.” "Russian officials, known for their track record of lies, are once again trying to fabricate the old 'dirty bomb' nonsense," Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhi Tykhi told Reuters.

G7 leaders reaffirm their firm support for Ukraine on war anniversary

The G7 leaders reaffirmed their firm support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, in a statement published today, Tuesday, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion. They said in the statement, "We express our continued support for President Trump's efforts to achieve these goals by starting a peace process and calling on the parties to hold direct talks. Europe is playing a leading role in this process, with the participation of other partners."

The G7 confirms Europe's "key" role in the Ukraine peace process

Canada provides new military aid to Ukraine and punishes the Russian shadow fleet

Canadian Defense Minister David McGinty told reporters on Tuesday that Ottawa will provide Ukraine with new military aid worth 300 million Canadian dollars ($220 million) and will impose sanctions on 100 ships from the Russian shadow fleet. These new funds form part of a $2 billion Canadian aid package unveiled by McGinty. Most of this money was announced in last November's budget.

Russia warns of the dangers of a clash between nuclear powers

Today, Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement warning of the danger of a direct clash between nuclear powers and the dire consequences that such a clash might entail. The ministry issued the statement after the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) earlier today accused Britain and France of preparing to secretly supply Ukraine with spare parts and nuclear weapons technology. The agency did not attach any documented evidence to support these claims, which the French embassy in Moscow described to RBC News as “an outright lie.” There has been no comment yet from Britain. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in its statement, "We once again warn of the dangers of direct military confrontation between nuclear powers, and therefore of its potential dire consequences."

Russia to America: Ukraine seeks to possess nuclear weapons

Russian news agencies reported, citing Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov, as saying on Tuesday that Russia will inform the United States of what it says are Ukrainian attempts to obtain nuclear weapons. Russia has not yet provided any evidence of such attempts. Russian foreign intelligence claimed today that Britain and France are planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Russian news agencies quoted Ushakov as saying that this will affect Russia's position in the negotiations related to resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

Britain, France and Germany pledge to jointly seek lasting peace in Ukraine

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany reaffirmed their “firm commitment” to achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. This came after a meeting of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” on the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of war. The leaders also stressed in a joint statement the role that the coalition will play in providing multi-level security guarantees.

Putin: Moscow's enemies know how any nuclear attack on Russia could end

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow's enemies may realize how any attack on Russia or Russian forces could end with the use of a "nuclear element." Putin was speaking to the Russian Federal Security Service, the successor to the former Soviet intelligence service. Putin's statements came after the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service expressed concern earlier today, Tuesday, about what it described as the possibility of transferring elements of nuclear weapons technology to Ukraine. Russia updated its nuclear principles in 2024, and identified the defense scenarios that might consider using them in light of these principles. She said that she considered nuclear weapons a means to deter her enemies.

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Putin: Ukraine is trying to thwart the peace process through threats to energy pipelines

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused Ukraine, with the support of Western intelligence agencies, of seeking to thwart the peace process between the two countries, including by threatening Russian energy pipelines. In comments broadcast on television, Putin said it was necessary to strengthen the defense of energy infrastructure and other strategic goals.

France 24/ Agencies

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