Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 678

As the war enters its 678th day, these are the main developments.

Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Fighting

• Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to intensify strikes on Ukraine after the death toll rose to 25 in Saturday’s unprecedented raid on the Russian city of Belgorod, not far from the border. Moscow has blamed Kyiv for the Belgorod attack, which came a day after Russia launched some 158 missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities killing 30 people in Kyiv and…