Russia-Ukraine war: Key events on day 1,354 — 2025 update

On day 1,354 of the Russia-Ukraine war, this roundup details frontline advances and setbacks, drone and missile strikes, regional shelling, casualty updates, aid flows, mobilization, and diplomacy. It tracks key fronts, infrastructure damage, air-defense activity, nuclear safety notes, and international reactions, offering essential context, timelines, and what to watch next for readers following the conflict as events evolve through 2025.