Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of January 1, 2026. The 1,408th day of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine has begun. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the pressure of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Update as of 08:00AM on Russian invasion of Ukraine In total, 131 combat engagements were recorded over the past […] The post Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of January 1, 2026 appeared first on EMPR.media – Ukraine News & Global Updates .