Christmas

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. 25.12.25 13:31 851 14 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

Russia is trying to destroy Pokrovsk, known as hometown of "Shchedryk," this Christmas, - Politico For Ukrainians, the destroyed city of Pokrovsk, where fierce fighting with Russian occupiers continues this Christmas, is associated with one of their country's oldest cultural traditions: the carol "Carol of the Bells." 25.12.25 10:04 3 420 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Christmas spirit lives on: soldiers of "Rubizh" brigade celebrated Christmas Eve on front line. PHOTOS Soldiers from the "Rubizh" Brigade showed how they celebrate Christmas Eve right on the front lines. 25.12.25 08:54 2 966 14 Previously in trend: Christmas in Ukraine

Christmas in metro: SES orchestra performed at "Zoloti Vorota" station in Kyiv. VIDEO On Christmas Eve, the SES orchestra transformed the "Zoloti Vorota" metro station in Kyiv into a Christmas hall. 25.12.25 08:44 3 077 8 Previously in trend: Christmas in Ukraine

French, German and British embassies sing "Shchedryk" in Kyiv metro. VIDEO On Christmas Eve, employees of the British, German and French embassies sang "Shchedryk" in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukrainians. 24.12.25 18:59 4 212 18

Zelenskyy congratulates Ukrainians on Christmas: despite all hardships Russia has brought, it cannot occupy Ukrainian heart. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas Eve and Christmas. 24.12.25 17:49 2 874 37

Russians may launch massive strike on Ukraine over Christmas. It is in their character, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the aggressor state Russia may resort to massive missile strikes on Ukraine during the Christmas days. 22.12.25 18:39 2 382 63 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Massive combined attack

Kremlin rejected idea of ceasefire on Christmas Day The Kremlin has stated that Russia does not agree to a temporary Christmas truce. 16.12.25 15:00 6 682 49 Previously in trend: Ending the war

Russians "canceled" St. Nicholas and carolers in TOT - National Resistance Center In the temporarily occupied territories, it is forbidden to involve St. Nicholas and carolers in the celebration of Christmas and New Year's days. 01.01.25 21:58 5 451 40

Pope wishes "just and lasting peace" to Ukraine In his traditional Christmas message, Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine. 25.12.24 14:21 1 823 31 Previously in trend: War

Syrskyi wishes Ukrainians Merry Christmas: special greetings to soldiers who are now repelling attacks of Russian occupiers on front line Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi wished Ukrainians a Merry Christmas. He called for uniting on this day in prayer for victory and a just peace for Ukraine. 24.12.24 20:49 1 650 16

Zelenskyy wishes Ukrainians Merry Christmas: We want to see Christmas star in sky, not Iranian "shaheds" and Russian missiles. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wished the citizens of Ukraine Merry Christmas 24.12.24 17:38 1 725 31

Ukrainian plane pilot with white beard and Santa Claus hat launching Christmas "gifts" to occupiers. VIDEO A video with fragments of a Ukrainian pilot's combat performance was posted online. 20.12.24 11:14 9 631 12 Previously in trend: War

Russia can never destroy Ukraine. 2024 - year of continuation of struggle, - Budanov The Kremlin will never be able to implement a plan to destroy Ukraine. 25.12.23 10:21 7 884 67

Russia may increase shelling at Christmas. There is nothing sacred in this nation - OC "South" The enemy can significantly increase the shelling of Ukrainian territory during the Christmas holidays. 24.12.23 09:32 2 396 30 Previously in trend: War

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 7 025 35 Previously in trend: War

I wish Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it this day, - Zelensky. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky made a traditional address to Ukrainians on January 7 and congratulated everyone who celebrates Christmas on this day. 07.01.23 20:36 2 126 33

Despite war, we celebrate Christmas and believe in victory of good over evil, - Epifaniy Head of the OCU Metropolitan Epifaniy congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas. 06.01.23 21:22 4 169 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"Shchedryk" from Ukrainian Armed Forces: Ukrainian warriors congratulated citizens on Christmas. VIDEO Center of Military Music Art of Ukrainian Air Forces congratulated Ukrainians on New Victorious Year and Merry Christmas. 06.01.23 20:29 11 091 32

Zelensky congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulates the citizens of Ukraine on Christmas. 06.01.23 19:16 4 255 59 Previously in trend: War

Lavra and OCU signed agreement to hold Christmas service The reserve "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine signed an agreement to hold a service on January 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 06.01.23 12:11 8 220 40

On January 7, provocations with explosions of churches are possible in occupied Donetsk, - InformNapalm The purpose of Putin’s "truce" may be a bloody terrorist attack with bombing of churches on Christmas. 05.01.23 23:12 3 139 22

Putin instructed Shoigu to introduce ceasefire along entire line of combat in Ukraine from 12:00 on January 6 to 24:00 on January 7, - Kremlin The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, instructed the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Serhiy Shoigu, to introduce a cease-fire regime from 12:00 on January 6 to 24:00 on January 7 along the entire line of combat of the parties in Ukraine. 05.01.23 17:12 28 375 230 Previously in trend: War

Patriarch Kirill of Russian Orthodox Church proposes to establish "Christmas truce" The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, calls for a "Christmas truce" in Ukraine. 05.01.23 10:41 12 002 84 Previously in trend: War

Epifaniy to hold Christmas worship in Kyiv Cave Monastery’s Assumption Cathedral On January 7, Primate of Orthodox Church of Ukraine Metropolitan Epifaniy plans to hold a service on occasion of Christmas in Assumption Cathedral of Kyiv Cave Monastery. 04.01.23 21:16 15 179 120

Ihnat does not rule out possibility of mass shelling of Ukraine on eve of January 7: "We will prepare". VIDEO The spokesman of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yuriy Ihnat, does not rule out that Russia will launch another massive attack on Ukraine before Christmas, which some Ukrainians celebrate on January 7. 02.01.23 14:27 3 375 24 Previously in trend: War

More than 60% of respondents in "Diya" want to celebrate Christmas on December 25 More than 60% of Ukrainians, who took part in the vote on the date of Christmas, voted for December 25. 30.12.22 13:18 2 778 82

Bartholomew congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas: Church admires your courage Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas and said that the Great Church of Christ admires the bravery and valor of the Ukrainian people. 25.12.22 16:17 4 287 17 Previously in trend: War

Air Forces of Ukrainian Armed Forces recorded Santa’s flight over Ukraine. MAP On Christmas Eve, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that they spotted Santa Claus in Ukrainian airspace. 25.12.22 00:06 18 120 19

UGCC and OCU to jointly discuss reform of church calendar Orthodox Church of Ukraine and Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will establish a joint working group to study a possible transition to new calendar. 24.12.22 23:14 8 130 54

King of Belgium Philippe dedicated part of his Christmas speech to Ukraine King Philippe of Belgium dedicated a significant part of his traditional Christmas address to his people to war in Ukraine. 24.12.22 22:02 2 404 4 Previously in trend: War

Zelensky congratulated Christians of Western rite on Christmas. VIDEO Greetings of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, to Christians of the Western Rite. 24.12.22 19:39 5 582 101

Zelensky invited Russia to start withdrawal of troops from territory of Ukraine on Christmas President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that the Kremlin take a step towards a diplomatic settlement by starting the withdrawal of Russian troops from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine on Christmas Day. 12.12.22 21:45 16 426 121 Previously in trend: War

64% Ukrainians polled by Rating Group oppose transfer of Christmas celebrations from January 7 to December 25 Sixty-four percent of Ukrainians do not support the idea of moving Christmas celebrations from January 7 to December 25. 24.12.19 17:14 9 305 246

Rada gives Ukrainians day off on Dec. 25, May 2 becomes work day The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a bill amending the Labor Code in terms of holidays. 16.11.17 18:13 309 918 403

"Pink-eared bunny scouts slaying wolf-punisher with rifles and RPGs," - "DPR" terrorists filmed ‘Christmas Carol’. VIDEO "DPR" militants have published a Christmas Carol video they filmed for children of the breakaway republic. 09.01.17 14:47 133 211 412

Pope Francis calls to stop conflict in Donbas Pope Francis mentioned Ukraine and Syria in his Christmas Urbi et Orbi message. 25.12.16 16:58 9 242 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Let's celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25, together with Europe and whole world," - Turchynov Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Oleksandr Turchynov sent his congratulations to Ukrainians on Christmas day. 25.12.16 12:59 127 545 573

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 29 288 61

Poroshenko and his family visited "Christmas village" fair in Lviv. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko and his family visited the "Christmas village" fair which is located on Rynok (Market) Square in the center of Lviv city. 07.01.16 19:01 68 577 494

Putin's and Zakharchenko's portraits sold at Christmas fair in occupied Donetsk city. PHOTOS The Russian-terrorist authorities held a Christmas fair in the occupied Donetsk on Jan. 6. Portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin and 'DPR' leader Alexander Zakharchenko, as well as other souvenirs of the terrorists, were sold there. 07.01.16 18:26 79 512 250 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

During Christmas Urbi et Orbi, Pope wished Ukraine peace Pope Francis delivered his Urbi et Orbi message (to the city and the world) from the central loggia of St Peter's Basilica on Dec. 25. 26.12.15 09:34 5 250 67

London Christmas Tree Decorated in Yellow and Blue Colors. PHOTO Britain shows solidarity with the Ukrainian people. 21.11.14 16:48 61 570 105