News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,437These are the key developments from day 1,437 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a temporary pause in attacks on energy infrastructure by both Ukraine and Russia due to severe winter weather conditions. President Zelenskyy confirmed that there were no strikes on energy facilities,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a temporary pause in attacks on energy infrastructure by both Ukraine and Russia due to severe winter weather conditions. President Zelenskyy confirmed that there were no strikes on energy facilities, except for one incident in the Donetsk region targeting gas infrastructure. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia agreed to cease attacks until Sun, Feb 1, 2026, following a request from US President Donald Trump to facilitate negotiations. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 253 apartment buildings in Kyiv are without heating, with temperatures dropping to -23 degrees Celsius (-9.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
Russian forces attacked a minibus in Ukraine's Kherson region, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to five passengers, as reported by regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. Prokudin also noted that three individuals were killed in Russian drone, missile, and artillery attacks in Kherson. An attack in Novoosinove, Kherson region, led to the death of a 47-year-old woman and injuries to another, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence reported the launch of an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 111 drones by Russian forces, with approximately 80 drones intercepted by Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Russian forces carried out seven attacks on railway infrastructure in a 24-hour period. According to Russia's Ministry of Defence, Russian forces have captured the Ukrainian village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhia region and seized Richne and Berestok in the Donetsk region. Monitoring site DeepState reported Russian occupation of Zlahoda in the Dnipropetrovsk region and advances near Hrabovske in the Sumy region, and Yehorivka in the Zaporizhia region.
President Zelenskyy confirmed that there were no strikes on energy facilities, except for one incident in the Donetsk region targeting gas infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy invited President Putin to Kyiv for talks, emphasizing his readiness for any meeting format, except traveling to Moscow or Belarus. Russian lawmakers, led by State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, are urging the use of more powerful military weapons to achieve their objectives in Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its commitment to defending vessels under Russian flags following the interception of a Russian tanker by the French navy. The European Union has blacklisted Russia due to money laundering concerns, as announced by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, which may impact transactions with Russian banks.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
