Ukrainian defenders amid explosions and drone raid aftermath as frontline action intensifies during the Russia–Ukraine war on Jan 2 2026. EMPR.media

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of January 2, 2026

Russia’s war hits 1,409 days with heavy combat, drone barrages and infrastructure strikes as Ukrainians defend power grids and frontlines — full Jan 2 2026 update. EMPR

Jan 2, 2026

Ukrainian defender in uniform stands by a Christmas tree, celebrating New Year during wartime resilience and hope.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of January 1, 2026

Russia-Ukraine war continues into 2026 with fierce frontline clashes, strategic strikes, drone battles, peace negotiations and political upheavals — key January updates.

Jan 1, 2026

Ukrainian soldiers and frontline defenses amid winter war conditions and diplomatic peace efforts marking key developments on Dec 29 2025.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 29, 2025

Latest Russia–Ukraine war update Dec 29 2025: Russian shelling kills civilians, Kyiv pushes peace talks with Trump in Florida, frontline attrition high and winter energy strain deepens.

Dec 29, 2025

Portrait of a Ukrainian defender speaking in an interview about frontline experiences, emphasizing duty, courage and personal sacrifice in the war.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 28, 2025

Latest Russia–Ukraine war update Dec 28 2025: intense Russian strikes on Ukraine, heated frontline clashes and high-stakes peace talks between Zelenskyy and Trump in Florida.

Dec 28, 2025

Ukrainian defenders in frontline combat amid Russian assaults and peace talks as war developments unfold on December 26, 2025.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 26, 2025

On Dec 26, 2025, fierce war developments hit Ukraine: renewed strikes on infrastructure, major frontline shifts, looming peace talks with U.S. involvement and heavy Russian losses.

Dec 26, 2025

Ukrainian soldiers and frontline artillery in intense battle as Russia-Ukraine war rages with drones and airstrikes on Dec 24 2025

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 24, 2025

Russia–Ukraine war update: fierce combat with 126 engagements, 65 airstrikes and over 7,600 kamikaze drones used as Ukrainian defenders repel attacks across frontline sectors and strike enemy positions. EMPR.media

Dec 24, 2025

Ukraine war frontline fighting with drones and artillery, Dec 23 2025

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 23, 2025

Russia‑Ukraine war update Dec 23 2025: 205 combat engagements, thousands of drone sorties and shellings, fierce frontline battles and Ukrainian counter‑strikes as Kyiv defends key axes.

Dec 23, 2025

Ukrainian soldiers in frontline combat amid Russia-Ukraine war on December 22 2025

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 22, 2025

Russia–Ukraine war update Dec 22, 2025: intense frontline battles, mass drone strikes and heavy shelling dominate another brutal day as Ukrainian defenders repel assaults and inflict significant losses.

Dec 22, 2025

Ukrainian soldiers operate drones during frontline fighting in the Russia Ukraine war December 2025

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 21, 2025

Daily Russia-Ukraine war update for Dec 21, 2025 — fierce frontline clashes, mass drone and missile strikes, critical infrastructure attacks and Ukrainian defenses holding key positions amid intense combat.

Dec 21, 2025

Ukrainian defenders in combat and explosions near Odesa port amid ongoing fighting

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 19, 2025

Russia‑Ukraine war latest — December 19, 2025: intense frontline battles, drone and missile strikes, infrastructure hits and strategic moves as Ukrainian forces push back amid fierce clashes across multiple sectors.

Dec 19, 2025

German Chancellor Merz discusses using frozen Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine

Merz Plans to Transfer Russian Central Bank Assets Held in Germany to Support Ukraine

German Chancellor Merz plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets in Germany to boost support for Ukraine, sparking legal debate in the EU and intensifying battles over how to fund Kyiv’s defense.

Dec 18, 2025

Smoke and emergency response on Odesa region bridge after Russian drone strike on civilian car

Russians Strike Bridge in Odesa Region: Mother Killed, Her Three Children Injured

Russian strikes destroy a bridge in Odesa region; a mother is killed and her three children injured in the attack, underscoring the war’s toll on civilians and critical infrastructure.