On January 1, a Russian drone strike in Kyiv resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, including two pregnant women, as reported by Ukrainian emergency services. Meanwhile, gas supplies from Russia to Europe via Ukraine have ceased permanently, following the expiration of a 2019 contract. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for Ukraine to confront Russia on both the battlefield and in negotiations to end the ongoing conflict. The Russian military has made significant advances in Ukraine, marking 2024 as a pivotal year in the conflict.