In a significant development, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine will receive new energy and military aid packages from European allies by February 24, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. This announcement follows a Ukrainian drone strike that ignited fires at the Taman port in Russia, injuring two people and damaging critical infrastructure. The strike occurred as Ukraine braces for a new round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva, scheduled for February 20-21. Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency of support, stating, "I am grateful to our partners for their readiness to help, and we count on all deliveries arriving promptly," as he faces increasing pressure to negotiate peace while Russian forces continue their advances, having seized 12 villages in eastern Ukraine this month alone (The Guardian, February 16, 2026).