Russian strike hits market in Kherson on Christmas, one killed
Russian forces struck a market in the city of Kherson at around midday on 25 December, killing one person.
Ireland assesses security response after drone incident during Zelenskyy's visit
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said he does not consider the drone incident detected near Dublin shortly after Volodymyr Zelenskyy's arrival in early December to be a failure of the country's security services, stressing that they carried out a successful operation to ensure the Ukrainian president's safety.
Pope mentions Ukraine in his first Christmas address
Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine in his first Christmas address to thousands of faithful in St Peter's Square in Rome.
Poland's defence minister responds to incident involving Russian aircraft
Poland's Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, commenting on an incident involving the interception of a Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea, has praised the work of Polish troops.
Ukrainian Parliament to hold first meeting of working group on elections and reveals two blocks of issues
26 грудня відбудеться перше засідання робочої групи з підготовки виборів під час воєнного стану.
Ukraine and Germany to expand production of Linza bomber drone
Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics and German company Quantum Systems are scaling up production of the Linza bomber drone as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative, which provides opportunities to strengthen the tactical reconnaissance of the Defense Forces and mine territories. — Ukrinform.
War update: 61 clashes along frontline since day-start, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, a total of 61 combat engagements have taken place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues across six directions of the front, with Russian forces concentrating their greatest efforts on the Pokrovsk sector. — Ukrinform.
Leontovych’s “Shchedryk” scores permanent place in New York’s prestigious Carnegie Hall
The legendary Ukrainian composition Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells) by Mykola Leontovych has been granted a permanent display in one of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Now, visitors to New York’s Carnegie Hall can see a facsimile of the manuscript of this globally celebrated piece in the venue’s memorial space. — Ukrinform.
Even at Christmas, Russian strikes hit Ukraine, Zelensky tells Patriarch Bartholomew
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, noting that even on Christmas Eve and during Christmas night, the Russian army did not stop its brutal strikes against Ukraine. — Ukrinform.
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