News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on Ukraine
The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was targeted by Russian missiles early Tuesday morning, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration. Several apartment buildings and an educational establishment sustained damage, with loud…
The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was targeted by Russian missiles early Tuesday morning, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration. Several apartment buildings and an educational establishment sustained damage, with loud explosions reported in the city. A father and son were killed, and two children and their mother were injured following an attack on the Donetsk region's front line, as reported by regional authorities. A coal mining site in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region faced an attack for the second time in 24 hours, with no immediate reports of casualties or infrastructure damage, according to DTEK.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Russia has largely observed a ceasefire on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, coinciding with preparations for trilateral talks with the US and Russia. Zelenskyy mentioned a recent de-escalation with Russia, which he described as aiding the negotiation process. He expressed optimism about achieving a dignified and lasting peace before upcoming talks with Russian and US officials. Additionally, a deal on US security guarantees for Ukraine post-war is reportedly complete. US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will attend the talks in Abu Dhabi with Russia and Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that any foreign military deployment in Ukraine would be seen as foreign intervention, citing Sergey Lavrov. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, rejected a proposal to deploy NATO-member troops in Ukraine. German authorities detained five individuals suspected of operating a network exporting goods to Russian defense companies in violation of EU sanctions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino supports reinstating Russia in the football federation, ending its four-year exclusion from international tournaments. Ukrainian Minister of Sports, Matvii Bidnyi, emphasized that war should not be excluded from the definition of politics in sports, ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Several apartment buildings and an educational establishment sustained damage, with loud explosions reported in the city.
Indian oil refiners require a wind-down period to complete Russian oil deals following a trade agreement with the US that includes halting oil purchases from Russia. Ukraine's electricity imports increased by 40% in January 2026 compared to December 2025, reaching a record 894 gigawatt hours due to ongoing Russian attacks on the energy system. The EU's ban on Russian gas imports was deemed "100 percent legally sound" by the bloc's energy commissioner, Dan Jorgensen, aimed at preventing energy from being weaponized amidst the conflict.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.