Ukraine in 2023 changed the date for Christmas from Jan. 7 — the date observed by the Russian Orthodox Church — to Dec. 25 as a means of stepping away from Russia’s religious and cultural influence. “Russian evil will not break Ukraine and will not spoil Christmas,” Zelenskyy concluded.

A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.

KYIV (Reuters) -- Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system and some cities with cruise and ballistic missiles plus drones on Wednesday in an "inhuman" Christmas Day assault, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is financially secure for the coming year but lacks the strength for certain diplomatic moves. Source: Interfax-Ukraine with reference to Zelenskyy's statement to journalists in Brussels Details: Zelenskyy highlighted that international partners have taken significant steps to strengthen Ukraine's economy,

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to establish all necessary contacts with representatives of the people of Syria to rectify Assad's mistakes. Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's evening address on 23 Quote from Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "The meeting of the Staff addressed several issues.

The people of Kyiv spent Christmas morning underground, after Russia launched its latest attack on Ukraine’s energy grid.

European Union leaders insist no decisions can be taken about the future of Ukraine without its consent or behind their backs.

Security guarantees solely from European countries, without US involvement, will not be “sufficient” to ensure the long-term protection of Ukraine from any further Russian aggression, the Ukrainian president has warned.

In an interview with French newspaper Le Parisien, Ukraine's president said they do not have the strength to retake the territories occupied by Russia. He said there is one option remaining.

Zelenskyy said he and Burns had held multiple undisclosed meetings since the start of the war, acknowledging the CIA director’s crucial role in the war that is now in its third year