Russia, Christmas and Ukraine

Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after 'massive' Russian strike
Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas Day morning.
Biden reaffirms support for weapons surge to Ukraine after Russia's Christmas attack
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he had asked the Defense Department to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine, after condemning Russia's Christmas Day attack on Ukraine's energy system and some of its cities.
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a massive missile barrage targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Russia launches 'inhuman' Christmas Day attacks, Ukraine says
Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system and some cities in an "inhuman" Christmas Day assault, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Stations with Christmas Day Attacks
DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, reported power outages across large areas of the country after Russia fired missiles against DTEK power stations in strikes on Christmas day. DTEK said
Russia Launches 'Massive' Attack on Ukrainian City on Christmas Day
Kharkiv is under massive rocket fire" with "ballistic missiles heading towards the city" mayor Igor Terekhov warned.
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis calls for talks to end Ukraine war
In his Christmas Day address, Francis mentioned the Ukraine conflict directly and called for "the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation".
As Ukraine marks Christmas, exhausted soldiers wonder if Trump can end the war
Asked for their thoughts about a potential ceasefire in 2025, Ukrainian soldiers said they’d welcome a reprieve but were skeptical one was coming soon
Day 1,036 of Russia-Ukraine War: Christmas Attacks and Global Reactions
Day 1,036 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the conflict shows no signs of slowing. In Donetsk, Ukrainian forces hold their ground as battles intensify near Toretsk and Pokrovsk. On Christmas Day,
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How climate change threatens Christmas traditions in Ukrainian Hutsul region
Father Vasyl Diychuk, 41, shows the spot near the river where his village used to build an ice town on Epiphany, celebrated ...
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Russia's Christmas blitz leaves millions freezing in Ukraine
On Christmas, Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The Ukrainians reported that Russia ...
Pope calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for ...
Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...
‘I have to be here. My family understands’: Christmas on the frontline with Ukraine’s drone brigade
In the forests near Kharkiv, Askold Krushelnycky speaks to soldiers spending Christmas fighting a hi-tech battle against ...
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Ukraine’s second city takes Christmas underground for a third year
“We used the Christmas decorations that were in the central park to ... and guided bombs that can weigh up to three tonnes.
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The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine's defenders
Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine is the birthplace of one of the world's favourite carols, the Carol of the Bells. But there are ...
Did North Korea volunteer its troops to Russia in Ukraine war out of ‘desperation’?
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, leaving many in the country in the dark over the holiday. Retired ...