News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,413These are the key developments from day 1,413 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Here is the current status as of Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026:

More than two dozen countries, including Ukraine and the United States, issued a joint declaration indicating that any settlement to end Russia's conflict with Ukraine must include robust security guarantees for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an agreement to deploy multinational forces to support Kyiv's defense and reconstruction if a ceasefire with Russia is agreed upon. Zelenskyy mentioned that the agreements have "concrete content," but the main issue remains the "territorial question," specifically Russian demands concerning the Donbas region. Macron stated that "several thousand" French soldiers could be deployed to Ukraine as a non-combat "force of reassurance." Starmer announced plans for the UK and France to establish "military hubs" across Ukraine and build protected facilities for weapons and equipment, contingent on a ceasefire. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated German forces might monitor a ceasefire from a neighboring country, noting the need for compromises. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated Belgium would offer naval and air force support, with land forces limited to training Ukrainian troops. This support is enabled by a "US backstop." US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed US President Donald Trump supports security protocols to deter further attacks on Ukraine. However, a previous draft mentioning US support for a European-led multinational force was omitted from the final communique. Witkoff noted significant progress was made in the talks, emphasizing that "land options" remain a critical issue. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic stated Croatia would not send troops but would assist in reconstruction and economic revitalization. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced a halt in funding for ammunition but continued coordination for the "ammunition initiative."

Russian forces used guided bombs in the village of Yuliivka, Zaporizhia region, resulting in the death of a 42-year-old man and injury to a woman, according to Governor Ivan Fedorov. A 34-year-old man was killed in an earlier attack in Zaporizhia, which experienced 856 attacks over one day, as reported by Fedorov. A Russian drone attack injured three police officers in Zaporizhia's Polohivskyi district. A 61-year-old woman was killed in an attack on the Myropyl community, Sumy district, as reported by the regional prosecutor's office. One person was killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin. Ukraine's Air Force reported shooting down 53 of 61 Russian drones targeting Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian forces killed two individuals in Russia's Belgorod region, according to the regional operational headquarters. A Ukrainian drone attack caused fires at an oil depot in Belgorod's Stary Oskol district. Russian forces claimed to have shot down 129 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to Russia's Ministry of Defence.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.