On November 24, 2021, Russia announced that it was withdrawing some of its troops from the border with Ukraine. However, Ukrainian officials and Western governments have expressed skepticism about the extent of the withdrawal and whether it represents a genuine de-escalation of the conflict.
Kyiv endured its eighth consecutive night of drone attacks from Russia, with Iranian-made Shahed drones once again deployed over the city, local authorities said.

In early 2022, there were reports of renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine, with both sides accusing the other of violating a ceasefire agreement. The United Nations reported that civilians were being killed and injured on both sides of the conflict.


On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, with ground troops crossing the border and air strikes targeting Ukrainian military positions. The invasion quickly drew condemnation from the international community, and a number of countries imposed economic sanctions on Russia.
The situation remained volatile, and it was unclear what the long-term outcome would be.