News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,385These are the key developments from day 1,385 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk have been ordered to withdraw from challenging positions, according to Ukraine’s military commander, Oleksandr Syrskii.
Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk have been ordered to withdraw from challenging positions, according to Ukraine’s military commander, Oleksandr Syrskii.
The situation in Pokrovsk is difficult, with Russia amassing approximately 156,000 troops in the area under adverse weather conditions.
Russia's forces are advancing along the front line and concentrating on Ukrainian troops in Myrnohrad.
Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted and destroyed 121 Ukrainian drones on Tuesday.
A UK armed forces member was killed in Ukraine during an observation mission, as confirmed by the UK’s Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred away from the front lines.
Ukraine’s Naftogaz reported damage to gas infrastructure from Russian drone attacks, with no casualties.
The Syzran oil refinery in Russia ceased operations on December 5 due to damage from a Ukrainian drone attack, according to industry sources.
Ukraine plans to impose more power usage restrictions and allow additional energy imports to address infrastructure damage caused by Russian strikes, stated Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk have been ordered to withdraw from challenging positions, according to Ukraine’s military commander, Oleksandr Syrskii.
Ukraine and its European partners, Germany, France, and the UK, will present refined peace plan documents to the US, as announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb indicated work on three documents: a 20-point peace framework, security guarantees, and a post-war reconstruction plan.
At a UN Security Council meeting, US Deputy Ambassador Jennifer Locetta emphasized efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire and a peace deal ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty and prosperity.
Russia's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, mentioned ongoing work on proposals for a long-term settlement of the conflict.
Pope Leo remarked on the importance of Europe's role in peace efforts, cautioning against sidelining the continent.
Zelenskyy expressed readiness to hold elections within three months if security is assured by the US and European allies, despite wartime election restrictions in Ukraine.
The Kremlin refuted claims that President Putin seeks to restore the Soviet Union or plans to invade a NATO member.
The EU is nearing a solution for Ukraine financing in 2026 and 2027, with anticipated support from a qualified majority of EU countries, stated European Council President Antonio Costa.
Japan denied reports of rejecting an EU request to utilize frozen Russian state assets for Ukraine funding.
Three individuals are on trial in Germany for allegedly following a former Ukrainian soldier for a Russian intelligence service, possibly as part of an assassination plot.
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent discussed US sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft with Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.