Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 274 of the invasion

BREAKING NEWS

22/12 00:57 - The Papers: 'No coherent plan for social mobility' and Strictly fix claim 'boshed' 22/12 00:01 - UK economy entering 2026 amid sharp private sector downturn, says CBI 21/12 23:20 - Witkoff calls talks with Putin envoy ‘productive’ 21/12 21:21 - US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine talks in Miami 'productive' 21/12 20:45 - France gives update on potential Macron-Putin talks 21/12 20:35 - Police watchdog may investigate force over Maccabi fan ban 21/12 19:57 - Macron ‘betrayed’ Merz – FT 21/12 19:01 - 'Hearts have arrived'... but McInnes warns they can get better 21/12 18:25 - Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters 21/12 18:25 - Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters 21/12 17:52 - Will Trump’s ‘imperfect plan’ for ending the Ukraine war work? 21/12 17:52 - Will Trump’s ‘imperfect plan’ for ending the Ukraine war work? 21/12 17:38 - Russia criticises European moves to amend US plan to end Ukraine war 21/12 17:38 - Russia criticises European moves to amend US plan to end Ukraine war 21/12 16:52 - Kremlin renews criticism of Europe’s efforts to amend US plan to end Ukraine war 21/12 16:21 - Starmer has no coherent social mobility plan, says top government adviser 21/12 14:40 - Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies aged 105 21/12 14:37 - People Who “Hate" Being Cold Swear By These Products, And You Will Too 21/12 14:35 - Tricked into war: A father speaks out as police probe alleged Zuma family links to Russian recruitment 21/12 14:30 - "I Was A Lifelong Conservative. Trump Made Me A Liberal" — Conservatives Are Revealing Why They're Ditching The GOP In 2028, And It's Shocking 21/12 14:00 - Sweden and Germany slash aid budgets to focus on Ukraine and defence spending 21/12 13:00 - Sea change: the drive to restore millions of oysters on the Norfolk coast 21/12 12:11 - Palestinian family left homeless after house collapses in storm-hit Gaza 21/12 12:11 - Palestinian family left homeless after house collapses in storm-hit Gaza 21/12 11:33 - Alarm over ‘exploding’ rise in use of sanctions-busting shadow fleet 21/12 11:15 - Russia-Ukraine war may “grind on for another 12 to 18 months” 21/12 11:15 - Russia-Ukraine war may “grind on for another 12 to 18 months” 21/12 11:12 - Orban mocks Kallas with Hitler comparison 21/12 10:19 - Starmer will ‘absolutely’ still be prime minister by next Christmas, says Labour chair – UK politics live 21/12 10:00 - Sikh Truckers Found Refuge In Trucking Until The Trump Administration’s Crackdown 21/12 09:30 - Ongoing Ukraine peace talks in Miami 'constructive', Kremlin envoy says 21/12 09:16 - Pre-Quiz WARNING: You Must Have An IQ Of 140+ To Pass This Law Vocabulary Test 21/12 07:33 - Live: French presidency ‘welcomes’ Putin's willingness to hold talks on Ukraine 21/12 03:08 - US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war 21/12 03:08 - US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war 21/12 02:38 - How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target 21/12 00:55 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396 21/12 00:55 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396 21/12 00:33 - Reuters spreads lies and propaganda to prolong Ukraine conflict – Gabbard 20/12 23:31 - Putin envoy touts ‘constructive’ talks in Miami 20/12 23:31 - Only True Spice Lovers Can Identify These Hot Sauce Brands From Their Logos Alone 20/12 22:50 - If You Know The Best Part Of The Coldest Season Is The Warm Food We Get To Enjoy...You'll Probably Struggle To Declare One Comfort Food The Winner 20/12 21:16 - I Must WARN You...This '90s Movie Quiz Covers All Genres — Is Your Movie IQ Well-Rounded Enough To Pass It? 20/12 21:10 - EU loan to Ukraine pushing bloc ‘into war’ with Russia – Orban 20/12 19:25 - Giving the Nobel Peace Prize to warmongers is a crime that’s gone on too long 20/12 19:11 - US seizes another tanker off Venezuela - as Brazil issues warning 20/12 17:12 - With Attacks on Oil Tankers, Ukraine Takes Aim at Russia’s War Financing 20/12 17:08 - US views EU as an ‘impotent force’ after failed Russian asset grab – Economist 20/12 17:01 - 33 Weirdly Adorable Products That You’ll Imprint On When They Arrive 20/12 16:46 - MAGA civil war steals the spotlight at 'AmericaFest' conference 20/12 15:05 - Hezbollah Is Down, but Not Out, as Lebanon Faces Pressure to Disarm It 20/12 14:29 - U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard 20/12 13:39 - Dover ferry delays hit Christmas travellers after French border IT failure 20/12 13:11 - Eight killed in Russian strike on Odessa 20/12 11:29 - Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills at least 8 as peace talks lumber on 20/12 11:29 - Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills at least 8 as peace talks lumber on 20/12 11:20 - EU taxpayers to foot €3bn yearly for Ukraine loan – Politico 20/12 10:02 - Rubio cracks Putin jokes with journalists (VIDEO) 20/12 09:13 - US, Russian officials to meet in Florida for latest round of Ukraine talks 20/12 09:05 - Orban casts himself and allies as ‘EU Ghostbusters’ (VIDEO) 20/12 08:16 - People Who Have Experienced Alzheimer's Disease Up Close Are Sharing The Early Warning Signs They Wish They'd Known Earlier 20/12 08:08 - Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean sea 20/12 08:00 - UK aid cuts take 40% from funds to counter Russian threat in western Balkans 20/12 07:40 - Gaza famine over but situation 'remains critical', UN says 20/12 07:25 - US pushes for ceasefire in Sudan’s civil war as Kordofan violence escalates 20/12 07:25 - US pushes for ceasefire in Sudan’s civil war as Kordofan violence escalates 20/12 06:29 - Only US can persuade Russia to end Ukraine war, Zelensky says 20/12 01:26 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,395 20/12 01:26 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,395 20/12 01:02 - High Winds in Denver Prompt Warnings About Dangerous Fire Risk 20/12 00:00 - Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch? 19/12 23:42 - US bombs Syria in retaliation for American deaths 19/12 23:17 - Five key takeaways from US State Secretary Rubio’s year-end briefing 19/12 23:17 - Five key takeaways from US State Secretary Rubio’s year-end briefing 19/12 21:43 - Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect 19/12 21:22 - Trump refuses to rule out war with Venezuela as US sanctions Maduro family members 19/12 21:21 - Sudan: RSF kills over 1,000 civilians in Zamzam refugee camp in April, UN reports 19/12 20:37 - To Secure Money for Ukraine, Europe Had to Resort to a Messy Compromise 19/12 19:34 - Real or Fake? There’s a War Over Christmas … Trees. 19/12 19:28 - French government warns farmers against Christmas blockades over cattle cull 19/12 19:21 - Is Russia’s war on Ukraine coming to an end? Putin won’t say 19/12 19:21 - Is Russia’s war on Ukraine coming to an end? Putin won’t say 19/12 19:12 - Trump and top aides refuse to rule out war with Venezuela 19/12 19:10 - Pro-Palestinian hunger strikers face death in jail, doctors say 19/12 19:10 - Pro-Palestinian hunger strikers face death in jail, doctors say 19/12 19:06 - Putin didn't sound like he will alter his course anytime soon in annual TV address 19/12 19:00 - New leader says Unison will end support for ‘destructive’ Labour right wing 19/12 18:57 - Belgian PM mocks Politico after being labelled ‘Russia’s most valuable asset’ 19/12 18:51 - Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 36: Moscow’s winter miracle – Reclaiming Christmas as civic art 19/12 18:45 - Rubio says ‘progress but ways to go’ in efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war 19/12 18:45 - Rubio says ‘progress but ways to go’ in efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war 19/12 18:42 - Germany to reach record deficit since reunification – Bundesbank 19/12 18:34 - India beat South Africa as warm up for T20 World Cup defence pounds forward 19/12 18:34 - India beat South Africa as warm up for T20 World Cup defence pounds forward 19/12 18:23 - Ukraine 'hits Russian tanker in Mediterranean Sea for first time' 19/12 18:22 - Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules 19/12 18:15 - Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia 19/12 18:03 - EU member rejects further funding for Ukrainian military 19/12 18:02 - What will Trump do to protect the Gaza ceasefire deal? 19/12 18:02 - What will Trump do to protect the Gaza ceasefire deal?