Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,420
These are the key developments from day 1,420 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

These are the key developments from day 1,420 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.



![Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer react as they stand for a family photo, on the sideline of the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on Jan. 6, 2026. [Ludovic Marin/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1767731648.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)



![Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on Tuesday in Moscow [Mikhail Metzel/Pool via Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12-30T113659Z_269099131_RC2ZQIALYGKR_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-PUTIN-1767187729.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)

The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.

US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy are talking up prospects of ending the war with Russia.

Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump
North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their ‘precious’ shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.
These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
A Ukrainian serviceman, ex-military chief and analysts predict what lies ahead.
Poland’s defence minister said Russian aircraft was ‘escorted’ from area and did not pose immediate security threat.
These are the key developments from day 1,401 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘Main reason for optimism’ is a belief that war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with Moscow’s ‘objectives’ achieved.
These are the key developments from day 1,400 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.