Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,042 Here are the key developments on the 1,042nd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025
Russian gas supply to Europe via Ukraine halted after transit deal expires Five-year gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expired on Wednesday as Kyiv refuses to extend the deal amid war. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows his country will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia ‘May 2025 be our year,’ Zelenskyy said in an address to the nation just before the clock struck midnight in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,043 The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2025
End Of Russian Gas Via Ukraine Sparks Unease In Eastern Europe Ukraine's decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent's east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation. International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025
Zelensky Vows Ukraine Will Do Everything In 2025 To Stop Russia Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday vowed that his country would use 2025 to fight for an end to Russia's nearly three-year-long invasion by any means necessary. International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025
Russia winds down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as transit deal expires Exports to cease on New Year’s Day as Europe faces cold snap and higher than usual fall in reserves since September The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024
Russian Advances In Ukraine Grew Seven-fold In 2024, Data Shows Russia advanced by almost 4,000 square kilometres (1,500 miles) in Ukraine in 2024, seven times more than in 2023, an AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War showed Tuesday. International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024
Russia Launches Aerial Attack On Ukraine, Strikes Capital Russia's aerial assault on Ukraine causes damage and destruction, leading to uncertainty and retaliatory actions. Stay informed with AP's coverage. Top News · Dec 31, 2024
Russian helicopter shot down by Ukrainian naval drone with missile strike for first time, say spy chiefs Kyiv’s military intelligence said a second Russian helicopter was damaged in the Black Sea air and sea battle Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024
Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan? Vladimir Putin and top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov have said a deferral in Ukraine’s NATO entry won’t be enough. Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024
2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here's how it unfolded The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024
Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening ‘second energy front’ against Ukraine Ukrainian president’s criticism comes as Kyiv is expected to stop transit of Russian gas to Slovakia on January 1. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024
Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash; Russia’s Gazprom announces it will halt gas supplies to Moldova – as it happened Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko pardons 20 people jailed for ‘extremism’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Human wave’ of North Korean troops being sent to their deaths, says US Kyiv reports heavy casualties among Pyongyang’s soldiers in Russia while Washington accuses generals of seeing the troops as ‘expendable’. What we know on day 1,039 The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024 Slovakia Says Ready To Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Slovakia on Friday confirmed its readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv's accusation that it is playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine dies, South Korea says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia, according to Kyiv and Seoul
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 As Trump returns to the White House, and Putin’s forces advance – what next for Ukraine in 2025? IN FOCUS: Ukraine is facing an array of issues heading into 2025, underscored by anxiety about what the re-election of Donald Trump could mean for the country’s future. Tom Watling speaks to politicians, military experts and aid workers to discover what next year could hold
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024 Can Europe switch to a ‘wartime mindset’? Take it from us in Ukraine: here is what that means Buy a power bank and write a will. You’ll need a ‘bug-out bag’ packed and ready to go. In Kyiv, we’ve learned how to survive Russia’s hybrid warfare, says writer Oleksandr Mykhed
Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2024 ‘Surge of weapons’: How much Ukraine aid did Biden approve after Trump win? Fearing new US president will cut help to Kyiv, Biden administration scrambles to send military aid for war with Russia.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024 Support for Ukraine ‘until it wins’ falls sharply in western Europe, poll finds YouGov survey finds negotiated end to war with Russia is preferred option in four out of seven countries
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024 Russia accused of ‘state-sponsored terrorism’ with huge attack on Ukraine’s energy targets on Christmas Day Russia fired more than 70 missiles at Ukraine on Christmas Day
Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024 'More than 3000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded,' in Putin's Ukraine war, claims Zelensky Pyongyang was also reported to be preparing to send ‘kamikaze drones’ for Russia’s invasion
The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Putin meets Slovak PM in rare Moscow visit to secure energy deal Slovakia is dependent on gas passing through neighbouring Ukraine, and it has ramped up efforts to maintain those flows from 2025, after a five-year agreement expires
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024 Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Ukraine’s diplomats to fight for Nato membership Comments come after Vladimir Putin threatens ‘more destruction’ in response to Kazan drone attack
International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024 Putin Vows 'Destruction' On Ukraine After Kazan Drone Attack Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to bring more "destruction" to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on the central Russian city of Kazan a day earlier.