Russia-Ukraine War Enters 1,431st Day of Ongoing Conflict

January 25, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine War Enters 1,431st Day of Ongoing Conflict

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Key Developments from Ukraine-Russia Conflict (Day 1,431)

As of Sunday, January 25, several developments have been reported regarding the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba, approximately 3,200 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating as of late evening. This number decreased from 6,000 earlier in the day. Temperatures in the area dropped to around -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) at night.

Russian forces have reportedly completed the takeover of the village of Starytsya in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, which is located near the border with Russia. The Ukrainian military’s General Staff stated that Russian forces launched six attacks on an unspecified area, including Starytsya. However, no acknowledgement was made regarding the capture of the village by Russian forces.

US-brokered talks between Ukraine and Russia concluded their second day in Abu Dhabi without reaching a peace agreement. Further negotiations are scheduled to take place next weekend. Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hinted at potential additional talks with Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, following the Abu Dhabi discussions. According to reports, Moscow remains open to continued dialogue.

Source: Al Jazeera