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Escalating Violence Marks Invasion's Fourth Anniversary Amid Peace Talks

2/14/2026

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Summary

Zelenskyy Pursues Security

On February 14, 2026, a Russian drone strike killed an elderly woman in Odesa, Ukraine.
A civilian was killed in Bryansk, Russia, by a Ukrainian attack.
These incidents followed a Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod that killed two.
U.S.-brokered negotiations are set for next week in Geneva to coincide with the invasion's fourth anniversary, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urging security guarantees before any peace agreement.

History

Historical Context

The Russo-Ukrainian War, which escalated with Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, follows years of conflict beginning in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea. By March 2022, the UN reported over 1,000 civilian deaths in Ukraine, reflecting the war's devastating impact. Ongoing hostilities, including recent drone strikes in Odesa, highlight the urgent need for security guarantees amid stalled peace negotiations.

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Zelenskyy Pursues Security

On February 14, 2026, a Russian drone strike killed an elderly woman in Odesa, Ukraine.
A civilian was killed in Bryansk, Russia, by a Ukrainian attack.
These incidents followed a Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod that killed two.
U.S.-brokered negotiations are set for next week in Geneva to coincide with the invasion's fourth anniversary, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urging security guarantees before any peace agreement.

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