Ukrainian refugees give thanks as they prepare for their first Scots Christmas The Russian invasion has changed the lives of countless families who have been forced to flee. Daily Record · Dec 24, 2022
A Christmas toast to our Ukrainian friends after a year unlike any other Hard times can produce examples of hope that show the best of the human spirit – like Scotland's response to the Ukraine crisis, writes Record View. Daily Record · Dec 24, 2022
Russia accused of war crimes cover-up by razing Ukraine theatre Ukraine says at least 300 people were killed when Russia bombed Mariupol’s drama theatre where civilians had sheltered. Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2022
‘We dream of peace’: Ukrainians in UK spend Christmas divided from loved ones after year of war Seven-year-old Ukrainian spending his first Christmas in the UK hopes his letters to Santa will be answered The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2022
How Ukrainians resettling in the UK will celebrate Christmas as war rages on in homeland Refugees who fled their country have told their hopes and dreams for peace in their homeland by next Christmas - but say they will never forget the kindness of Brits Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sends festive wishes to UK He's grateful to Rishi Sunak and the 'entire British people' Wales Online · Dec 23, 2022
Russia begins demolition of bombed Mariupol theatre Russian authorities in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol have begun demolishing most of the city's drama theatre, where Ukrainian authorities say hundreds died in an air bombardment in March. Reuters · Dec 23, 2022
‘Merry Christmas, friends’: Volodymyr Zelensky sends festive wishes to UK ‘Together, we will defeat evil and restore peace in Ukraine,’ Mr Zelensky said in a tweet Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2022
Merry Christmas friends: Zelensky sends festive wishes to UK Earlier, the Prime Minister had tweeted: ‘This Christmas, we’re with you Ukraine.’ The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
Putin tells Russian defence industry to up its game for Ukraine war President Vladimir Putin on Friday told Russia's defence industry chiefs to up their game to ensure that the Russian army quickly got all the weapons, equipment and military hardware it needed to fight in Ukraine. Reuters · Dec 23, 2022
Putin Tells Russian Defense Industry to up Its Game for Ukraine War President Vladimir Putin on Friday told Russia's defense industry chiefs to up their game to ensure that the Russian army quickly got all the weapons, equipment and military hardware it needed to fight in Ukraine. Putin, who has cast Russia's war in Ukraine as part of an historic effort to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022
President extends Christmas welcome to Ukrainians in Ireland in heartfelt Christmas message Michael D Higgins delivered his message as "the spectre of war once again hangs over our continent" Irish Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Vladimir Putin 'should face jail' after breaking own law over Ukraine war, say critics Putin is facing backlash for breaking his own draconian law against using the word “war” to refer to the conflict he unleashed in Ukraine - thousands of Russians have been punished for using the same word Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Ukraine President Back in Kyiv, Russia Keeps up Attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sounded another defiant note on his return to his nation’s capital Friday following his wartime visit to the United States, saying his forces are “working toward victory” even as Russia warned that there would be no end to the war until it achieved its military aims.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022
Reuters · Dec 23, 2022 Nagorno-Karabakh in for 'long winter' amid Azerbaijan road blockade Ethnic Armenians in the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh are preparing for a "long-term blockade" by Azerbaijan, a top separatist official said on Friday, after nearly two weeks without fresh supplies of food and medicine.
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022 House tees up final vote for $1.7 trillion spending bill The Democratic-led House is moving toward passage of a $1.7 trillion government spending bill
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022 CCTV captures chilling footage of Putin’s soldiers raiding Ukrainian orphanage to take children At least 52 orphans were sent to the care of locals before Russian soldiers advanced, officials say
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Two Vladimir Putin secret service agents seriously wounded by car bomb in Ukraine The explosion took place in Russian-occupied Melitopol, close to the city’s Gorky Park earlier today - two of Putin's agents have been seriously wounded, with one losing his limbs
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022 Bus crash in Romania leaves 1 dead, more than 20 injured A bus carrying 47 Greek passengers has crashed into a height restriction barrier in Romania’s capital, leaving one person dead and injuring more than 20
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2022 ‘No one came out of there unchanged’: the Ukrainian soldiers who survived the siege of Azovstal Thousands took shelter in the tunnels of the steelworks in Mariupol for more than two months as Russia bombarded it with missiles. It remains unclear how many are now in captivity
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Blow to Vladimir Putin as huge fire guts his only aircraft carrier during repairs Vladamir Putin was hoping to see the Admiral Kuznetsov afloat again to potentially use it in the Ukraine conflict - but since being hit by another fire, it is now unclear when the vessel will be seaworthy
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Vladimir Putin suddenly aborts trip to major Russian tank factory for mystery reason Vladimir Putin was expected to fly to regional capital Yekaterinburg before visiting industrial Nizhny Tagil where tank plant Uralvagonzavod is based
Reuters · Dec 23, 2022 Jesus will get you, U.S. medic tells Putin from Ukraine front line By Shannon Stapleton and Vladyslav Smilianets
Nottingham Post · Dec 23, 2022 More than 1,700 refugees welcomed to Nottinghamshire from Ukraine The Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched in March 2022 by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022 Kremlin Says Russia Has Made Significant Progress Towards ‘Demilitarizing’ Ukraine The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia had made significant progress towards "demilitarizing" Ukraine, one of the goals President Vladimir Putin declared when he launched his war against Kyiv 10 months ago. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov offered the assessment of Russia's military progress when asked during a briefing about comments…