Summary
On December 26, key events related to the Russia-Ukraine war included Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil and gas facilities and Russia capturing a settlement in Ukraine. Poland intercepted a Russian aircraft near its airspace, and peace talks between Ukraine and the US continue amidst accusations from Russia against the US regarding actions in the Caribbean.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones attacked oil storage tanks and a gas processing plant in Russia.
- A Ukrainian missile strike hit an oil refinery in Russia's Rostov region.
- Russia took control of Sviato-Pokrovske, a settlement in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
- Poland intercepted a Russian aircraft near its airspace over the Baltic Sea.
- Russia accused the US of supporting "piracy" by blockading Venezuela.
- Ukrainian and US officials discussed ways to end the war with Russia.
- Russia stated that peace talks with the US are progressing slowly.
- International sanctions have delayed Russia's LNG production goals.
