New Year

Only resident of destroyed city of Marinka celebrates New Year’s Eve under the gaze of Russian propaganda cameras. VIDEO Russian propaganda media published a story about " New Year celebrations" in the completely destroyed city of Marinka in Donetsk Oblast, where after months of shelling, there is no infrastructure left for life. 06.01.26 10:40 14 289 43 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Zelenskyy in his New Year’s address: "My signature will be under strong deal". VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the citizens of Ukraine with a New Year's greeting. 01.01.26 12:17 14 002 275

New Year’s Eve in Kyiv passed without any violations of public order, - police New Year's Eve in the capital passed without any serious violations of public order. 01.01.26 11:26 759 7

In his New Year’s address, Putin called for war and remained silent about losses of Russian army In his New Year's address, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin once again focused on the topic of war. In his speech, he veiledly touched on the issue of Ukraine, while avoiding a key aspect that he prefers not to discuss. 01.01.26 09:03 15 980 67 Previously in trend: Putin on the outcome of the war

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Zelenskyy wishes Ukrainians happy New Year: "We believe in peace and fight for it" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wished Ukrainians a happy New Year 2026. 31.12.25 17:38 4 919 43 Previously in trend: New Year Zelenskyy’s address

National Police: 300 curfew violators detained on New Year’s Eve On New Year's Eve, law enforcement officers took 300 people who violated the curfew to the police station. 01.01.25 17:19 2 176 9

"It is my pride to be President of such people. No cruise missiles will defeat people who have wings" - Zelenskyy’s New Year’s address. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a New Year's address to Ukrainians. 31.12.24 23:56 26 311 271

Every day of 2024 was won by our soldiers, all those who defend us - Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on New Year’s Eve President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on New Year's Eve. 31.12.24 20:17 5 280 58

Ukraine has become stronger, - Zelenskyy’s New Year’s greetings. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a New Year’s address to Ukrainians. 31.12.23 23:50 26 286 285 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Censor.NET wishes readers Happy New Year Dear readers of Censor.NET! We wish you a Happy New Year! 01.01.24 00:10 5 022 58 Society

2024 will not be easy. Struggle for freedom and future of our children continues, - Zaluzhnyi congratulates Ukrainians on New Year Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi congratulated the servicemen on the past year of 2023 and noted that the coming year of 2024 would not be easy. 31.12.23 19:56 25 792 142 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

There will be curfew on New Year’s Eve. We will react harshly to violators - police A curfew will continue to be in effect in Ukraine during the New Year holidays. The police promise to respond harshly to violations. 28.12.23 14:21 4 630 28 Society

Tradition of Shchedryi Vechir (Bountiful Evening-ed.) is included in list of intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine On the eve of the New Year, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine approved the decision to include the Tradition of the Shchedryi Vechir (Bountiful Evening-ed.) in Ukraine in the National List of Elements of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. 26.12.23 20:26 1 862 26 Society

There will be no additional days off on Christmas and New Year holidays in Ukraine, - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has reminded Ukrainians that due to martial law, there will be no additional days off for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Thus, Mondays, December 25 and January 1, will be regular working days. 22.12.23 16:39 6 935 35 Previously in trend: War

Zelensky’s address was shown eight times in occupied Kherson region, hacking Russian channels In the occupied part of the Kherson region in the Kakhovka district, Russian TV channels showed the address of the President of Ukraine. 06.01.23 16:28 5 365 37 Society

"We will continue to stand with Ukraine for peace with freedom" - European Parliament President Metsola President of European Parliament Roberta Metsola in her New Year greetings assured Ukrainians of continued support. 01.01.23 20:55 2 704 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Christmas tree in a dugout, shots, salads and wishes to occupants: New Year’s Eve on frontline. VIDEO&PHOTOS Journalists went to 5th separate assault regiment on front line to celebrate New Year together with those who defend Ukraine and Ukrainians with arms in their hands and bring our victory closer every day. 01.01.23 20:01 15 092 12 Previously in trend: War

Putin recorded greetings: from New Year - only screen saver, all words - about war Russian dictator Vladimir Putin addressed Russians with New Year’s greetings. 31.12.22 15:34 26 678 93 World

World will remember 2022 as year of heroes of AFU and year of indomitable Ukrainians, - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is convinced that the world will remember 2022 as the year of indomitable Ukrainians and heroes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 31.12.22 10:06 1 047 31 Society

This Christmas has taste of tears and color of blood - Zaluzhny congratulated Ukrainians on holidays. VIDEO Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhny congratulated Ukrainians on New Year and Christmas. 30.12.22 20:52 15 539 68 War in Ukraine

Among current leaders of Europe, Putin congratulated only head of Serbia Vučić and prime minister of Hungary Orban on New Year Among the current European leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent New Year’s greetings only to Serbian President Oleksandr Vucic and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. 30.12.22 16:48 3 136 34 World

Finland cancelled meeting of Joulupukki and Santa Claus at border due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine Finnish Joulupukki and Russian Santa Claus no longer meet on Finland’s eastern border because of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. 23.12.22 20:30 4 530 43 Previously in trend: War

In Kyiv, "Tree of Invincibility" was lit on Sofia Square Traditionally, on December 19, St. Nicholas Day, lights were lit on the country’s main Christmas tree on Sofia Square in Kyiv. 19.12.22 17:45 5 501 36 Society

Cabinet allows restaurants, cafes to operate until 07:00 on New Year's Eve Restaurants, cafes and other catering establishments in Ukraine will be able to operate on New Year's Eve until 07:00 instead of 01:00, as previously assumed. 24.12.20 13:51 3 208 32 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Over half of Ukrainians support New Year lockdown Some 58% of Ukrainians support the possible introduction of a coronavirus lockdown during the New Year holidays, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group. 02.12.20 11:53 5 997 45 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine could tighten COVID-19 restrictions during winter holidays – Shmyhal The Cabinet of Ministers is drawing up a COVID-19 restriction plan in Ukraine, which will be used if the situation with the spread of the coronavirus infection gets worse, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said. 25.11.20 15:03 15 282 70 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Zelenskyi's New Year address: Everyone should answer the question: who am I?. VIDEO Volodymyr Zelenskyi on New Year's eve delivered his first presidential greeting to the nation. 01.01.20 13:04 63 409 1 159 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian troops make "Christmas tree" of enemy ammo. PHOTOS The Ukrainian military defending the strategic port city of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov have assembled an impromptu "Christmas tree" of mines, shells, and grenades, launched by the enemy over the past period. 26.12.19 12:10 10 070 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Christmas tree installed in Chornobyl exclusion zone for the first time in 33 years. PHOTOS The Christmas tree was installed in Prypiat, the exclusion zone, for the first time in 33 years. The former citizens of the city decorated it. 26.12.19 15:00 8 286 55 Society

Happy New Year to Censor.NET readers! May only good and positive news happen to you in 2019. 26.12.18 20:00 200 0 Incidents

Over 100,000 Kyivites and visitors celebrated New Year's night on Sofiivska Square. VIDEO by drones More than 100,000 Kyiv residents and visitors celebrated the New Year 2017 in the heart of the capital, at Sofiivska Square. 01.01.17 16:33 52 650 57 Kyiv News

"I have made conclusions. I will not repeat the others’ mistakes. And I will not let the others do that," - President Poroshenko's New Year address. VIDEO President Petro Poroshenko has congratulated the Ukrainian people on the occasion of the New Year's Day. 01.01.17 09:42 152 360 1 058 Ukrainian Politics

Happy New Year to Censor.NET readers! May only good and positive news happen to you in 2017. 31.12.16 23:59 59 170 1 134 Society

Putin skips New Year congratulations to Poroshenko and Obama Russian President Vladimir Putin has not congratulated President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on the New Year and Christmas. 30.12.16 18:56 62 110 247 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We are here for you to have homeland. All will be fine quite soon!" - soldiers congratulated Ukrainians on coming New Year. VIDEO Volunteers of Come Back Alive Foundation have released a New Year video with greetings from the Ukrainian military who serve in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine. 30.12.16 17:51 22 934 77 Society

"It's cold and hard there. We want them to know we think about them," - volunteers prepared Olivier salad for soldiers in Donbas. VIDEO Concerned Kyivites have teamed up to organize a holiday for Ukrainian fighters in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area and prepared Olivier salad for them. 30.12.16 14:37 13 631 37 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Christmas tree unveiled in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS Kyiv City State Administration officials conducted an opening ceremony of the New Year's and Christmas tree at Kyiv’s St. Sofia Square. 19.12.16 22:15 29 220 61 Kyiv News

"We left Makiivka and I cried when all guys in class accepted me," - Chernivtsi volunteers arranged holiday for displaced kids. VIDEO Chernivtsi volunteers organized New Year celebrations for little refugees and the kids of ATO fighters. 05.01.16 16:22 42 063 72 Ukrainian Politics

"Let us lower our heads towards honored Ukrainian soldiers," - Poroshenko's New Year greeting. VIDEO (in Ukrainian) The president thanked Ukrainian military for the holiday and announced that "Ukrainians have stood in order to win." 01.01.16 12:20 42 746 533 Ukrainian Politics

World's most memorable photos of 2015, according to Censor.NET. PHOTOS Censor.NET presents photos of the most important events in 2015 in Ukraine and globally. 01.01.16 16:39 66 604 72 Photo News

Nadiia Savchenko sent New Year greetings to Ukrainians. PHOTO Verkhovna Rada deputy Nadiia Savchenko greeted Ukrainians on New Year's eve. 01.01.16 14:14 25 476 141 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukrainian soldiers in Luhansk region attended New Year concert. VIDEO Young musicians from Kharkiv came to ATO area in the Luhansk region to wish fighters Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 25.12.15 17:22 8 546 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Army prepared for any actions of enemy in ATO area on New Year’s eve, - Defense Minister Poltorak The armed forces are ready for any enemy action in the anti-terrorist operation zone in the context of the upcoming New Year. 08.12.15 17:17 5 011 29 Incidents

President Poroshenko addresses the nation on New Year. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko addressed the nation on the New Year congratulating the citizens and reminding them of the events of the past year. 01.01.15 00:51 244 0 Ukrainian Politics

Censor.NET staff wishes everyone a Happy New Year! It has been a tough year in the recent history of Ukraine. 01.01.15 00:41 98 421 2 645 Ukrainian Politics

NSDC Secretary Turchynov: I believe that next year will be the year of victory and liberation of our country from terrorists and occupants Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov congratulated Ukrainians on the New Year. 31.12.14 21:44 27 119 295 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers to draw duty in full combat readiness on the New Year's Eve - the ATO press center The anti-terrorist operation forces will be in full combat readiness on the New Year's Eve. 31.12.14 18:47 9 474 179 Society