News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,398These are the key developments from day 1,398 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is the current status as of Tue, Dec 23, 2025.
Here is the current status as of Tue, Dec 23, 2025.
A car bomb resulted in the death of Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov in southern Moscow. This marks the third such incident involving a senior Russian military officer within just over a year. Russian sources have implicated Ukraine, though Kyiv has not officially responded. Russian forces targeted Odesa's Black Sea port in Ukraine on Monday, causing damage to both port facilities and a ship. This attack marks the second in the region within 24 hours, as reported by Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba indicated on Telegram that the attack on Odesa forms part of a larger strategy to disrupt maritime logistics through systematic assaults on port and energy infrastructure. The attack also impacted the energy infrastructure, leading to a power disruption for over 120,000 customers in the Odesa region, with one injury reported, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that residents of Hrabovske village in Ukraine's Sumy region, including 13 Ukrainian servicemen, were taken by Russian forces. Ukraine's military stated that it struck a Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar region, causing explosions and fire, as part of an overnight operation targeting Russian energy infrastructure. A Ukrainian drone attack also damaged two vessels in the Krasnodar region, with all crew safely evacuated from the Volna terminal, according to local authorities. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed the capture of Vilcha village in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, though this report remains unverified.
US President Donald Trump commented that negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict are progressing, albeit with significant differences remaining between Moscow and Kyiv. President Zelenskyy described recent Miami talks as nearing a substantial outcome. He acknowledged existing challenges but emphasized a structured plan in place. Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of ongoing pressure on the Kremlin to diminish its war capabilities, noting the key issue is obtaining a constructive response from Russia. The Kremlin reported that US-Russia talks in Miami should not be considered a breakthrough, with discussions expected to proceed in a detailed, expert-level format, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov questioned the accuracy of a Reuters report suggesting US intelligence believes Russia aims to reclaim former Soviet territories, stating that if accurate, the conclusions are incorrect. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov asserted Moscow's willingness to legally confirm its non-aggressive intentions toward the EU and NATO, as per RIA news agency.
A car bomb resulted in the death of Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov in southern Moscow.
The Czech Republic’s National Security Council will discuss the future of a Czech-led initiative, funded by Western nations, for organizing artillery ammunition supplies to Ukraine on Jan 7, 2026. This initiative involves foreign donors such as Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
Swedish customs have released the Russian ship Adler, which was boarded for inspection over the weekend. The vessel is under EU sanctions and linked to US sanctions for suspected involvement in weapons transport, but its cargo was not disclosed.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.