Von der Leyen congratulated on Christmas: Europe is thinking of Ukraine and those who are having hardest time right now
In her Christmas address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned Ukraine, thanked medical workers and volunteers, and emphasized the values of solidarity and compassion.
According to Censor.NET, this was reported in a post on the social network X.
"We are thinking especially of our friends in Ukraine. We hope that next year will finally bring a just and lasting peace – and ultimately a secure, prosperous future for our Union," von der Leyen wrote.
According to her, Christmas offers "a rare moment of pause to catch our breath, slow down, and remember what really matters" in a fast-paced world.
The head of the European Commission noted that at this time, our main focus is on our families and friends.
"For some, this season can be difficult. Those who bear the burden of loneliness, grief, illness, or loss; our hearts are with you. I also express my deepest gratitude to all those who spend this special day caring for others in hospitals, shelters, and homes. You embody the very values that Christmas symbolizes: solidarity and compassion," von der Leyen said.
Russian shelling on Christmas Day
On the night of December 25, Russian occupiers launched 131 UAVs of various types at Ukraine.
Twenty-two strike UAVs were recorded hitting 15 locations.
The enemy has struck again, targeting the port and industrial infrastructure of the Odesa region. One person was killed, and two others were injured.
On Christmas Eve, Russian occupiers continued their attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. As a result, consumers in the Chernihiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions were left without power (in the Odesa region, the power outages were caused by previous shelling).
