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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,399

These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aljazeera - World - 2 hours ago

Three killed in Russian airstrikes on Ukraine

Russia has carried out a massive overnight attack on several Ukrainian cities. Kyiv says three people were killed, including a child. Energy infrastructure was hit hard, leading to widespread power outages.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow -- A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine​ could be behind the attack. -- Dec 22

A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine​ could be behind the attack.

CBS News - World - 3 hours ago

Venezuela accuses US of extortion; Russia and China criticise Washington's conduct

UNITED NATIONS, United States: Russia and China on Tuesday (Dec 23) criticised the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it was "cowboy behaviour" and "intimidation".Venezuela, which requested the emergency council meeting with the backing of Moscow

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

At UN, Russia and China accuse US of 'intimidating' Venezuela

Russia and China on Tuesday accused the United States of intimidation and “cowboy behavior” toward Venezuela during a tense U.N. Security Council...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

The capture of Siversk brings Russia closer to the last remaining "fortress belt" cities still in Ukrainian hands in the Donetsk region.

Several regions are without power after missile and drone strikes targeted several cities.

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

The US is not the only country to have interests in Venezuela. Its geopolitical rivals China and Russia do, too.

US president Donald Trump continues to ratchet up pressure on Venezuela. There is also a geopolitical element to the conflict. What interests do China and Russia have in the country?

Deutsche Welle - World - 8 hours ago

OUTKICK -- Brutal dictator pulled comically wild move after fleeing to Russia

Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives a very different life in exile.

Fox News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russia launches 650 drones in Ukraine attack days before Christmas

The latest barrage struck homes and the power grid in 13 regions of Ukraine, killing three people including a four-year-old

Independent UK - World - 9 hours ago

Vance Not Confident Ukraine and Russia Will Reach Peace Deal

The vice president made the comments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt the talks were nearing a ’real result.’

Epoch Times - US News - 10 hours ago

Millions of Ukrainians without power and at least three dead in Russian missile attacks

Despite peace-talks progress, Zelenskiy said attacks show Putin ‘cannot accept that he must stop killing’

Irish Times - World - 10 hours ago

Photos: Ukraine deploys low-cost drones to counter Russia's aerial attacks

Volunteer-driven start-ups develop affordable interceptors, offering effective solutions against Russian drone attacks.

Aljazeera - World - 11 hours ago

Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine, striking homes and power grid

The barrage struck homes and the power grid in 13 regions of Ukraine, causing widespread outages in bitter temperatures, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Los Angeles Times - World - 12 hours ago

Russia Denies Evacuating Embassy Staff From Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Buildup, Warns Against Falling for 'Western Provocations'

Russia denied reports on Tuesday that it has begun evacuating staff from its embassy in Venezuela.

International Business Times - World - 12 hours ago

Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people — causes widespread power outage

Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said.

New York Post - World - 12 hours ago

Top Russian general killed in apparent car bomb explosion in Moscow - An investigation into the explosion which took place in the Russian capital on Monday, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, is under way. 22/12/2025

An investigation into the explosion which took place in the Russian capital on Monday, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, is under way.

Euronews - World - 13 hours ago

Major pre-Christmas Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 -- Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.

Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.

CBS News - World - 13 hours ago

'Massive' Russian attack across Ukraine with child among those killed

Russia has maintained that strikes will continue until its demands for peace are met

Evening Standard - World - 14 hours ago

Russia launches major deadly missile and drone attack on Ukraine

NATO fighter jets are scrambled after Russian airstrikes near Ukraine's western border with Poland.

Sky News - World - 14 hours ago

Russia pounds Ukrainian infrastructure while downplaying peace talks progress

The overnight barrage caused nationwide blackouts, while neighboring Poland scrambled fighter jets.

NBC News - World - 14 hours ago

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 3 people, cause outages amid U.S.-led peace talks

Attack involving 650 drones and three dozen missiles a ‘clear signal’ of the Kremlin’s priorities, Zelensky says

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

Russian air attacks pound Ukraine, killing 3 and knocking out power in most regions

Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a four-year-old child.

CBC News - World - 16 hours ago

The Real Reason Talks Between the U.S. and Russia Are Going Nowhere -- Fred Kaplan

Trump thinks he’s a peacemaker. The reality is quite different.

Slate - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

'Massive' Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Christmas attack

KYIV: Large-scale Russian strikes killed at least three people and cut power to thousands in freezing winter temperatures across Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 23), officials said, as US-led talks to end the nearly four-year war faltered.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the pre-Christmas strikes showed t

Channel NewsAsia - World - 16 hours ago

Multiple Ukrainian regions suffer power cuts after Russian attacks

Multiple Ukrainian regions experienced power outages in freezing winter conditions Tuesday after Russia carried out a deadly large-scale attack with drones...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Issues Fresh Putin Demand After Massive Attack

Ukraine said Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in the attack.

Newsweek - World - 18 hours ago

Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills four as US holds peace talks - Russia launched 97 drones and one missile overnight, killing four and injuring 19. Ukraine intercepted 75 drones. Attacks came as US and Russian envoys continued their peace plan talks meeting in Miami. 21/12/2025

Russian bombing has killed at least four people and left 19 others injured in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that "Russia has launched approximately 1,300 attack drones" in the past week.

Euronews - World - 19 hours ago

Europe -- Russian general killed in Moscow as Ukrainian forces strike pipeline, jets and ships

A car bomb killed a Russian general in Moscow yesterday, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year. Investigators said Ukraine may be b...

Independent.ie - World - 19 hours ago

Russia developing weapon to hit Musk's Starlink, Nato suspects

Western intelligence believes Russia is developing a new ‘zone-effect’ weapon to specifically hit Musk’s satellites

Independent UK - World - 21 hours ago

Europe -- Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

A Russian general was killed on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow.

Independent.ie - World - 21 hours ago

Russia backs Venezuela in standoff with US

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov has told his Venezuelan counterpart that Moscow fully supports Caracas in the face of US blockade in the Caribbean

Russia Today - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Trump warns Maduro not to 'play tough' as Russia, China back Venezuela

Latest threat comes as US coastguard continues to pursue a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

A Russian general was killed after a bomb exploded under his car in Moscow. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on how Russian investigators are looking into whether Ukrainian intelligence is possibly behind it.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Loss of Russian, Venezuelan oil a drop in ocean for world's crude glut

Oil prices are around $US60 a barrel. Russia’s crude is selling below $US35 and there’s a lot of it floating around the world in tankers looking for a market.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow, investigators say

A Russian general was killed Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow, and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow as Ukraine peace talks stall

A string of Russian military figures and high-profile supporters of Moscow's war in Ukraine have been assassinated during the nearly four-year-old conflict.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Russia vows full backing for Venezuela against US 'hostilities'

Russia on Monday voiced “full support” for Venezuela as tensions escalated with the United States over a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Car bomb kills another Russian general in Moscow

Images shared by investigators showed a white car in parking lot with heavy damage, the driver’s seat stained in blood. Moscow has blamed this and a series of other apparent assassinations on Ukraine.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Russian general assassinated - here's why the timing appears significant

Ukraine has been trying to convince the US it's still full of fight - and taking out Russian generals in their own backyard is one way of doing that.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Russian general dies in Moscow car bombing

Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the attack

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space

Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation with destructive orbiting clouds of shrapnel.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 1 day ago

World News -- Russia dismisses new peace plan after Trump's envoy calls talks constructive

Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy official has rejected the latest amendments to a Donald Trump-backed peace plan – despite admitting that he hasn't actu...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine

On Monday, a Russian general was killed by a car bomb in Moscow, and investigators say they are looking into whether Ukraine was behind the attack. Ukraine has not yet commented on the death of Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russian general killed by bomb planted under his car in Moscow

Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov died from his injuries after an explosive device detonated under his vehicle

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

How Russia Could Attack Elon Musk's Conquering Of Space

NATO-nation intelligence services believe Moscow is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

India's third energy front lies in the Arctic, and Russia holds the key to it

The Northern Sea Route is emerging in New Delhi’s strategy linking resource-rich Arctic and Russian Far East to its industrial base

Russia Today - Opinion - 1 day ago

Ukraine Strikes Oil Terminal, Planes and Ships in an Array of Strikes Inside Russia

Ukrainian forces say they have hit an oil terminal, a pipeline, two parked jet fighters, and two ships in a series of strikes on Russian soil.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Car Bomb Kills Russian General in Moscow

Investigators said Ukraine may be behind the attack.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say

Investigators said Ukraine may be behind latest killing of a Russian senior military officer, but Kyiv has not claimed responsibility

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russian general killed by car bomb, third senior military leader killed this year

Russian general Fanil Sarvarov killed in Moscow car bombing as investigators suspect Ukrainian intelligence involvement in the deadly attack on Monday.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

China sets new monthly record for Russian gold purchases – media

China bought $961 million of Russian gold in November, the highest monthly total on record, customs data shows

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Russian general Fanil Sarvarov killed in Moscow car bombing, officials confirm

A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, the officials have confirmed. According to Russian’s Investigative Committee, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov was targeted in a recent...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine deploys low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks, in photos

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure. Homegrown systems can intercept …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

How Russia recruits Ukrainians to attack their own country

Moscow is targeting vulnerable adults and even children to recruit them as potential killers, bombers and arsonists

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Russian and US officials due to meet for Ukraine peace talks in Miami - Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference. 20/12/2025

Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Exclusive—Sen. Rand Paul: Seizing Russian Assets Will Sink Peace Talks

Congress should support realistic negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and bring stability to Europe.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia Says Talks on US Peace Plan for Ukraine 'Proceeding Constructively'

A Kremlin envoy said talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were pressing on "constructively" in Florida.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia says Ukraine peace talks 'proceeding constructively,' as Kremlin launches deadly strike on Odesa

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine reportedly proceed "constructively" in Florida even as deadly missile strike hits Odesa, killing eight people.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Eight Killed, Dozens Injured in Russian Strike on Ukrainian Port City Odesa

Eight people were killed and 27 wounded in a Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, southern Ukraine, officials said.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Indian students 'forcibly recruited' into Russian army die in Ukraine

India says 50 citizens awaiting ‘early discharge’ from Russian armed forces

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

EU's Ukraine loan deal is a spineless cop-out –if we want to save Europe, Russia's $210bn in frozen assets must be seized

So Ukraine gets to fight on thanks to a €90bn loan approved by the EU this week. On the face of it, this is good news for Ukraine, giving it much-needed br...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 3 days ago

Putin Promises No More Wars If Russia is 'Treated With Respect'

During a Kremlin-organized broadcast, where he answered questions from international journalists, the Russian president promised that there would be no more "special military operations" if the West treated Russia with "respect."

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high

South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher.

Ars Technica - Science - 4 days ago

EU agrees on $106B loan to Ukraine, but Russian assets plan unravels

European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years,...

Daily Sabah - Business - 4 days ago

Turkey asked Russia to take back S-400 system: Report

Erdogan's request to Putin comes as Ankara eyes rejoining F-35 programme

Middle East Eye - US News - 5 days ago

Western media peddle Russia's 'abduction' of Ukrainian children to prolong the proxy war

It is not Moscow, but rather the Kiev regime and its backers who are using children as “pawns of war”

Russia Today - Opinion - 5 days ago

Putin ally says EU's plans to use frozen Russian assets at a 'dead end'

European officials are trying to convince a handful of EU member countries to back controversial plans for providing more financial support to Ukraine.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

U.S. gaming platform Roblox pledges changes to get Russian ban lifted

U.S. gaming platform Roblox is willing to make changes to some of its features in Russia, it said on Wednesday, as it seeks to overturn a ban imposed on it earlier this month.

CTV News - Science - 6 days ago

On Russia's Front Line: New Photos Give Rare Glimpse of Ukraine War

War photographer Goran Tomasevic of The Globe and Mail spent more than a month taking photos of Russian forces fighting Ukraine

Newsweek - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Russia claims control of key Ukrainian city, rail hub of Kupiansk

Russia said Tuesday it controlled the key city of Kupiansk in northeast Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces recently claimed to have retaken territory. 'The...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

EU's permanent freeze on Russian assets sets stage for new confrontation with Moscow

ALBAWABA - The European Union has agreed to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for an indefinite period of time. Moscow called this a hostile escalat

Albawaba - Business - 11 days ago

Russia strikes Turkish cargo vessel off Ukraine's Odesa

A major fire erupted after Russia targeted a Turkish cargo vessel anchored in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a missile attack on Friday. The cargo...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 11 days ago

Major Italian bank winding down Russian operations – Kommersant

UniCredit Group has reportedly sold the assets of its leasing company in Russia as part of its exit strategy

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

India's Russian oil boom undermines Western sanctions, Ukrainian officials warn

India continues buying discounted Russian oil despite Western sanctions, then exports refined petroleum products to Europe, undermining restrictions.

Fox News - Business - 17 days ago

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag.

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag. The measure had been imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 18 days ago

Von der Leyen facing new pushback over 'crazy' Russian asset plan – FT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to tap €210 billion in frozen Russian assets despite the legal concerns

Russia Today - Business - 19 days ago

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why?

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why? DW spoke with students, parents, teachers and experts.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 24 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Young Russian street singer charged for singing songs by prohibited musicians

The prosecution was triggered by viral videos of Stoptime’s performances on Nevsky Prospect, where the musicians played songs by artists labeled as “foreign agents”: Monetochka, Noize MC, Zemfira, and Pornofilmy.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 4 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 9 months ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 9 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 year ago

Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago