Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
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The Munich Security Conference will take place on 13–15 February. Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to attend, with Ukraine’s delegation also expected to include Andrii Sybiha. For the first time, Ukraine House will operate on the margins of the conference, running from 12 to 14 February.
According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the next round of trilateral talks could be held in the United States, although no tentative dates have been announced. The president is currently consulting with the Ukrainian delegation that has returned to Kyiv from the United Arab Emirates.
The talks in Abu Dhabi, held on 4–5 February, concluded with an agreement between the US European Command and Moscow to continue high-level military-to-military dialogue. Russia continues to reject Kyiv’s proposal for an unconditional ceasefire.
One tangible outcome of the talks was the first prisoner exchange in five months. On 5 February, Ukraine secured the return of seven civilians and 150 military prisoners of war, including defenders of Mariupol and a member of the National Guard of Ukraine captured at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council will meet on 11 February, with Ukraine’s newly appointed Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, expected to take part. Discussions are set to focus on military assistance to Ukraine, with particular emphasis on cooperation in defence innovation.
In parallel, the European Union is preparing its 20th sanctions package against Russia, which is expected to be adopted on 24 February, a day marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Deliberations on the scope and content of the package are ongoing, with final decisions anticipated in the coming weeks.
Next week will be a plenary sitting week of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The agenda is expected to continue focusing on energy-related legislation that was not brought to a vote last week. This includes draft law No. 13219, scheduled for a second reading, which aims to improve competitive conditions for electricity generation from renewable energy sources, as well as draft law No. 14067, intended to support the development of efficient and sustainable district heating systems.
Lawmakers are also set to consider draft law No. 13450, which introduces EU requirements for energy infrastructure projects of public interest. In addition, draft law No. 10147, another piece of EU-integration legislation, addresses occupational safety and health at work.
Last week, contrary to expectations, the parliament did not follow its standard plenary schedule. During Tuesday’s sitting, MPs only heard an address by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, delivered during his visit to Ukraine.
The United Kingdom and Germany will convene a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (“Ramstein” format) on February 12. A central focus of the discussions will be funding for the PURL programme, which enables Ukraine to procure weapons from the United States. Earlier, Ukraine’s foreign minister had indicated that partner support for the energy sector will also be raised for consideration.
A meeting of NATO defence ministers will also take place on the same day, February 12.
Ukraine’s energy crisis continues to intensify amid renewed Russian strikes and prolonged sub-zero temperatures. In Kyiv, around 1,100 residential buildings face the risk of remaining without heating for the rest of the winter following the destruction of the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant on 3 February. Preliminary assessments indicate that repairs will take at least two months.
Fighting continues along the front, though operations are constrained by weather conditions. Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad remain the most active sectors, with Russian forces contesting key positions, including advantageous drone launch sites.
In Kupyansk, Russian infiltration persists, but Ukrainian forces are effectively shaping conditions for continued clearing operations and maintaining a favorable attrition ratio. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, fighting remains less intense, though Russian forces continue to apply tactics and technologies adapted from operations in eastern Ukraine.
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Events and Milestones:
- 19 February, Online. Ukraine Battlefield Update: Strategic, Operational, and Technological Evolutions. This is a special briefing, marking the launch of Defence Analytics — a new premium product focused on battlefield reality, defense tech innovation, procurement signals, and Russian adaptation — produced by an expanded team with direct field exposure and senior industry expertise. More details here. Register here.
- 17–19 February, Orlando, USA. Offline event: NAHB International Builders’ Show 2026 (IBS 2026). One of the world’s largest residential construction exhibitions, bringing together global manufacturers, developers, suppliers, and innovators to showcase solutions, build partnerships, and expand international market opportunities. Register here.
- 19–20 February, Kyiv, Ukraine. Offline event: Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2026. Technology and cybersecurity forum for Ukraine and the CEE region focused on strengthening cyber resilience and digital security. Register here.
- 26 February, Kyiv. Offline event: Forbes Agro 2026. A conference for agribusiness professionals focused on increasing business capitalization and integration into EU markets. Buy tickets here.
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