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Ukraine says it shot down Russian fighter jets and drones as the country officially marks Christmas

Ukraine’s air force says it has shot down two Russian fighter jets during the night along with two cruise missiles and 28 Shahed-type drones

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Tensions Soar as Ukraine and Russia Clash Over Downed Aircraft

Sky-high tensions soar as Russia and Ukraine engage in a war of words over the downed military aircraft, escalating the crisis to new heights.

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Terrifying Attacks Claim Lives in Kherson and Horlivka

Amidst the escalating tensions in Ukraine, devastating attacks claim the lives of six civilians in Kherson and Horlivka. The conflict shows no signs of aba...

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Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on 25 December for first time under new law

Ukrainians celebrated Christmas on 25 December for the first time following a change to the law which moved the festival from the Orthodox celebration on 7 January.

Radio France Internationale

Ukrainian refugees falling victim to ‘extremely sophisticated’ UK visa scam, charities warn

Exclusive: Ukrainians are landing at UK airports only to discover that their travel documents and host families are fake

The Independent UK

‘Unprecedented’ scale of human devastation in 2023, says Red Cross

Conflict and natural disasters have seen a huge need in various parts of the world this year.

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow ‘will be defeated’, Zelenskiy says as Ukraine marks Christmas Day on 25 December for first time – as it happened

‘All Ukrainians are together,’ president says after government changed date of Orthodox Christmas in snub to Russia

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‘We’re tired of being good girls’: Russia’s military wives and mothers protest against Putin

Female-led movements are challenging the official narrative that mobilised troops are required for war against Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine warmly embraces new Christmas traditions, leaving Russia behind

Ukraine breaks free from Russian traditions as it joyously celebrates its first Christmas on a new date, symbolizing its journey towards independence and r...

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Pope Kicks Off Christmas Celebrations In Shadow Of War

Pope Francis has kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.

International Business Times

Russian Shelling in Ukraine Kills Elderly Couple, Sparks Christmas Chaos

Russian shelling claims lives and disrupts Christmas festivities in southern Ukraine, as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict. Stay informed with AP News.

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Pope Kicks Off Christmas Celebrations In Shadow Of Wars

Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.

International Business Times

Russian shelling kills 4 as Ukraine prepares to observe Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time

Russian shelling in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region has killed four people as Ukraine prepares to officially celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 instead of Jan. 7

The Independent UK

Ukrainians Move Christmas To Dec 25 To Be 'Far From Moscow'

Ukrainian Orthodox Christians attended services on Sunday as the country prepares to celebrate Christmas on December 25 for the first time, after the government changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate, in a snub to Russia.

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The Hindu

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit Russia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Russia from December 25-28. During the year-end visit

The Independent UK

Watch live: Kyiv Orthodox cathedral hosts Christmas Eve service in December for first time in over 100 years

An Orthodox cathedral in Kyiv is hosting its Christmas Eve service today (24 December), after a decree passed earlier this year meaning Ukraine no longer has to celebrate on the same day as the Russian church.

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Russian Politician Faces Hurdles in Bid for Presidential Candidacy

Russian politician's bid for peace in Ukraine faces obstacles as election commission rejects nomination. Will she appeal the decision? Find out more!

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‘Why are they forgetting about us?’: Sudan watches allies turn from war to aid Ukraine and Gaza

Sudanese military conflict has killed thousands and created what UN says is world’s largest human displacement crisis

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Ukraine picks new Christmas date in break with Russian tradition

For the first time in a century, Ukraine will celebrate the holiday on December 25 rather than January 7.

The Independent UK

Ukraine will suffer ‘insane’ losses if US stops aid, warn frontline troops

Commanders in the key battle for Avdiivka in Donetsk fear the town will be lost in a matter of days if more international aid cannot be secured – and that huge casualties will be suffered in the process. Arpan Rai reports

The Guardian - UK

EU foreign policy chief fears rightwing surge in June elections

Josep Borrell is concerned voters will be scared into choosing populist parties for European parliament because of nearby wars

International Business Times

Ukrainians Defy Moscow With First Dec. 25 Christmas

Many Ukrainians will on Monday celebrate Christmas Day on December 25 for the first time, after the government changed the date from the Orthodox Church observance of January 7 in a snub to Russia.

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Ukraine Downs Three Russian Jets Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Ukraine claims a hat trick in the skies as it asserts shooting down not one, not two, but three Russian fighter-bomber jets. High stakes turbulence!

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Putin's ceasefire deal excludes returning occupied lands in Ukraine

Amidst the ceasefire talks in Ukraine, a new report suggests that Russia's Putin may be willing to strike a deal. But will it match Ukraine's goals? An int...

The Guardian - UK

West must rearm in the face of Russian threat, urges Poland’s foreign minister

Military production cannot remain on peacetime footing while war in Ukraine goes on, Radosław Sikorski says after visit to Kyiv

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