Russia-Ukraine War
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,204
June 12, 2025 · Europe Desk · WSN024
Kyiv, Ukraine — As the war enters its 1,204th day, fierce fighting continues across eastern Ukraine while global diplomatic efforts intensify to break the deadlock.
Key events on June 12, 2025:
- Drone strikes hit Belgorod: Ukrainian drones targeted fuel depots and logistics centers in Russia’s Belgorod region overnight. Moscow claims it intercepted 17 drones.
- Bakhmut clashes intensify: Ukrainian forces reported repelling multiple Russian advances near Bakhmut, stating that shelling continued for over 16 hours.
- Zaporizhzhia plant tension rises: Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of storing ammunition near the nuclear facility. IAEA has demanded unrestricted access.
- New EU sanctions: The EU announced its 15th sanctions package, targeting Russian oil tankers and dual-use technology exports.
- Putin meets Chinese envoy: Russian President Vladimir Putin held closed-door talks in Moscow with a Chinese delegation. No joint statement was released.
Meanwhile, humanitarian conditions remain dire in frontline towns. The UN estimates over 14 million Ukrainians have been displaced since the invasion began in 2022.
Peace negotiations remain stalled, although Turkish and Swiss diplomats are reportedly preparing a new framework for talks in Geneva.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s demand for full territorial restoration and NATO security guarantees, while Russia insists on the recognition of Crimea and the Donbas as Russian territories.