Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 75% complete by Brian OsgoodDecember 21, 2025 at 01:55 AM

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On December 21, 2025, the 1,396th day of the Russia-Ukraine war saw continued fighting and diplomatic maneuvering. A Russian missile attack on Odesa killed eight and wounded at least 30, prompting President Zelenskyy to consider replacing the head of the Southern Air Command. Ukraine reported drone attacks on Russian oil rigs in the Caspian Sea and claimed to have destroyed two Russian fighter jets in Crimea, while Russia claimed control of two villages in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Zelenskyy acknowledged a US proposal for trilateral talks between national security advisors from Ukraine, Russia, and the US, expressing skepticism but openness if it leads to progress on prisoner swaps or a leaders' meeting.

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