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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,069

Here are the key developments on the 1,069th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025

Trump’s vision of a peace deal for Ukraine is limited to a ceasefire – and it’s not even clear if Kyiv or Moscow are going to play ball

We are now well beyond the 24 hours that Donald Trump had promised it would take him to secure an end to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. But Trump’s first week since his inauguration on January 20, 2025, has nonetheless been a busy one regarding Ukraine.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

North Koreans are ‘disciplined’, armed with high-quality ammo, says Ukraine

Ukraine’s new enemies are learning on the battlefield but have fatal orders to follow to avoid capture, says Kyiv.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025

‘Thank God’: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine despite threat, Zelensky says

Military help is continuing even after new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he’s pausing foreign aid for 90 days, says Ukrainian president

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

Zelensky Says Allies Should Work On 'Format' For Any Talks With Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said allies should work towards determining a format for potential peace talks with Russia, reiterating that only talks involving Kyiv could bring about a sustainable peace.

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025

Zelensky Offers Ukrainian Coal To Ease Energy Crisis In Transnistria

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria, hit by an unprecedented energy crisis.

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025

Ukraine launches massive drone attack across Russia

Kyiv says it struck a Russian oil refinery and a microchip factory in attack which Moscow says contained 120 drones

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there's a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?

With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their nearly 3-year-old war, Kyiv and some of its European allies are discussing how that might be achieved in a way that would guarantee Ukraine’s future security

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Firefighters battle aftermath of deadly Russian drone attack on Kyiv

Firefighters are battling the aftermath of deadly Russian drone attack on Kyiv, which has killed three people and injured more.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Putin Ready To Talk To Trump, Waiting For 'Signals', Kremlin Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to US counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for signals from Washington first, the Kremlin said on Friday, fuelling expectations the two would be in contact.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025