Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,395

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsDecember 20, 2025 at 02:26 AM

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On December 20, 2025, the 1,395th day of Russia's war on Ukraine, Russian attacks on Odesa killed seven and wounded 15, targeting port infrastructure with ballistic missiles and causing power outages. Russian forces also shelled the Dnipro region, damaging homes and infrastructure. Despite Russian claims, Ukraine regained control of most of Kupiansk. The EU agreed to provide Ukraine with a $105.5 billion loan for military and economic needs, funded by borrowing on capital markets. Putin blamed Zelenskyy for stalled truce negotiations due to territorial disputes and criticized Europe's plans for frozen Russian assets. US Secretary of State Rubio indicated progress in ceasefire talks but acknowledged challenges remain, emphasizing that only a negotiated settlement can end the war.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

European Union ×270% Oleh Kiper 80% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 80% Vladimir Putin ×290% Ukraine ×590% Russia ×490%

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russia-ukraine war 100% russian attacks 80% ceasefire talks 70% military aid 70% frozen russian assets 60% territory issues 50% power outages 40% negotiated settlement 40%