Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 75% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 22, 2025 at 02:38 AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397

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On December 22, 2025, the 1,397th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, fighting continued with casualties reported in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhia regions due to Russian attacks. Ukraine accused Russia of detaining and deporting residents from the Sumy region. Russia reported Ukrainian drone attacks damaging vessels and infrastructure in the Krasnodar region, while claiming to have downed numerous Ukrainian drones in the past week, including over the Donbas region. Meanwhile, in Miami, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hosted a third day of peace talks with Ukrainian and European officials, focusing on a shared strategic approach. Witkoff also reported productive meetings with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who affirmed Russia's commitment to peace and appreciation for US efforts.

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