Ukraine and Russia Trade Strikes as New Ceasefire Reached Between Cambodia and Thailand – 12/27/2025, 4:24:39 PM

Key world news as of December 27, 2025, includes ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict escalations, a new Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, US airstrikes in Nigeria, and a deadly mosque bombing in Syria.[1][2][3]

Russia-Ukraine War

• Russian missile strikes injured six people, including children, in Ukraine’s Cherasi region; a guided bomb killed one and injured three in the suburia region; and for a second night, attacks damaged energy and port infrastructure in Adessa.[1]
• Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian targets, including an oil refinery, port, and military airfield, to disrupt Moscow’s oil export revenue funding the invasion.[1]
• Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, with Russia downing 195; Zelenskyy stated Kyiv is ready for a US-backed peace deal, offering full cooperation.[3]
• Russia sentenced a Putin critic to six years in prison.[3]

Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

• Cambodia and Thailand signed a new ceasefire agreement hours after Thai airstrikes, aiming to end weeks of border fighting.[2][3][6]

Middle East and Africa

• US airstrikes in northwestern Nigeria targeted Islamic State-affiliated militants, described by President Trump as striking those killing innocent Christians; Nigeria confirmed prior notice and ongoing cooperation, amid a security crisis affecting both Christians and Muslims; 130 children and teachers were released after a school kidnapping.[1][3]
• At least eight killed and 18 injured in a bombing at the Alawite Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in Syria’s Tartus or Latakia areas during Friday prayers; security forces cordoned the site.[1]

Other Notable Developments

• South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions.[3]
• China sanctions 20 US defense companies.[3]
• Millions of Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts deepening the humanitarian crisis.[3]
• Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns UAE-backed separatists of immediate action.[3]
• Pope Leo XIV urged shedding indifference to suffering in his first Christmas message.[3]
• In the US, mudslides prompted evacuations in a mountain town northeast of Los Angeles on Christmas Eve.[1]

These stories reflect the most prominent headlines from morning bulletins and updates.[1][2][3][4][6]