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'Russia can't occupy our hearts': Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Christmas message

Zelensky condemned ongoing Russian attacks and kidnappings while urging unity and faith, as Ukraine faced 131 drone strikes causing casualties on Christmas Eve, the Ukrainian air force said.

  • This past week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation in Kyiv, urging unity, faith and said the country shares 'one dream' for peace and for Ukraine.
  • The assault on Dec. 23 used at least 635 Russian drones and 38 missiles, killing at least three and injuring 12, hitting energy infrastructure and leaving western Rivne, Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi oblasts nearly powerless, the Energy Ministry said.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the assaults, saying `On the eve of Christmas, the Russians once again showed who they truly are...` and reported Russian forces abducted 50 civilians from Hrabovske, Sumy region, taken into Russia without contact.
  • Officials demanded the return of civilian hostages and referenced thousands forcibly deported to Russia, while Zelensky prayed for front-line personnel, captives to come home, and fallen heroes.
  • As the war nears its fourth year, Zelensky framed resilience and hope, saying Russia cannot occupy Ukraine's heart, faith and unity.
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In his traditional Christmas Eve address to Ukrainians, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his compatriots have one wish as the "heavens open" tonight - the death of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Since ancient times, Ukrainians have believed that on Christmas night, the sky opens. And if you tell them your dream, it will surely come true. Today, we all share a dream. And we have one wish - for all of us," Zelensky said. "May he be …

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On Christmas Eve, Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyi addressed his people in a Christmas address. In his ... The post "May he perish": In Christmas address, Selenskyi expresses the silent wish of the Ukrainians appeared first on Apollo News.

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At Christmas, Wolodymyr Selenskyy speaks to his fellow countrymen and asks God for peace for Ukraine. A passage of the speech could be understood as a threat to Vladimir Putin.

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El Universo broke the news in on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
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