News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,395These are the key developments from day 1,395 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is the current situation as of Sat, Dec 20, 2025:
Here is the current situation as of Sat, Dec 20, 2025:
Russian attacks on ports in Ukraine's Odesa resulted in seven fatalities and 15 injuries, according to Governor Oleh Kiper. The attack involved Russian ballistic missiles targeting trucks, causing fires. The city of Odesa has been experiencing ongoing power outages since Dec 13 due to prior Russian attacks. In Ukraine's Dnipro region, Russian forces utilized artillery shelling and drones, damaging homes, power lines, and a gas pipeline, reported Vladyslav Hayvanenko, acting head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration. Ukraine has regained control of most of the northern city of Kupiansk, countering Russian claims of seizing the area.
European Union leaders have approved a $105.5 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine to support military and economic needs over the next two years. The funding will be sourced from capital markets rather than frozen Russian assets.
The attack involved Russian ballistic missiles targeting trucks, causing fires.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attributed the lack of progress in truce negotiations to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's refusal to discuss territorial concessions. Putin criticized Europe's handling of frozen Russian assets and expressed intentions to pursue legal action regarding their use to fund Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that progress has been made towards ending Russia's conflict with Ukraine, though challenges remain. The resolution will depend on negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov confirmed ongoing efforts with the US to reach a ceasefire. A meeting is scheduled in Miami involving Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, following discussions in Berlin.
Turkiye's Ministry of the Interior discovered a Russian-made reconnaissance drone in İzmit district, Kocaeli. Turkiye's Ministry of National Defence reported shooting down a drone over the Black Sea as it approached Turkish airspace. Turkiye has advised both Kyiv and Moscow to act cautiously to maintain security in the Black Sea region.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
