Prague's week of Ukrainian solidarity begins: Where to find English-friendly talks and films

Czechia will mark the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine this weekend with a series of commemorative events across the country.

The commemorations begin with a major public gathering at Prague’s Old Town Square on Saturday, Feb. 21, where President Petr Pavel is scheduled to deliver a keynote address.

Organizers expect thousands of attendees, ranging from local Czech citizens to members of the significant Ukrainian diaspora that has reshaped the country’s population since February 2022.

The event Together for Ukraine will be opened by the President in Prague's Old Town Square at 3 p.m. Former hockey goalie Dominik Hašek and filmmaker Agnieszka Holland will also appear on stage. Mothers whose children died fighting for Ukraine, representatives of Ukrainian civil society, and a children’s choir will also feature in the event.

The rally is followed by a solidarity march to Kinský Square and the Taras Shevchenko Monument.

The cultural tributes begin on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. in Old Town Square with Freedom at the Highest Price, a panel exhibition honoring Czech soldiers fallen on Ukrainian soil, opened by Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Bohdanovych Zvarych.

Later that evening at the Scout Institute, Prague Amnesty and Amnesty International’s English Speaking Group (ESG) hosts a screening of the documentary series LINE, with a discussion in English to follow (the film is screening with English subtitles).

The Prague Maidan protest continues with its regular Sunday protest and informational tent on Feb. 22, maintaining a bridge between the Czech public and the front lines.

On Monday, Feb. 23, the struggle is documented through the Kinowar 2026 benefit film festival, with English-friendly screenings at independent cinemas across Prague. All proceeds from the festival, running through Feb. 27, go toward the efforts in Ukraine.

On the actual anniversary of the Russian invasion, Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Václav Havel Library will host a sharp debate on A Just Peace, or Just Russkiy Mir? The panel brings together scholars, politicians, and experts and will be held in English. Registration is required.

Beyond the capital, similar vigils and charity concerts are planned in Brno, Ostrava, and Pilsen. Many of these events are focused on fundraising for humanitarian aid, specifically targeting energy infrastructure and medical supplies as the conflict continues to strain Ukraine’s civilian resources.

A full schedule of events across Czechia can be seen here.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Czechia has emerged as a cornerstone of European support for Kyiv, a role that remains pivotal as of February 2026. The Czech state has directed approximately CZK 91.3 billion in direct aid to Ukraine, while simultaneously positioning itself as a central logistics hub for the West.

Beyond its own borders, Prague’s diplomatic weight has leveraged international funding through the landmark Ammunition Initiative, which by late 2025 had delivered nearly 4.4 million large-caliber shells to the front lines.

Today, the Czech Republic continues to host the highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the European Union, with approximately 613,000 Ukrainians legally residing in the country, according to the Czech Statistical Office.