US Edition'Russia can't occupy our hearts': Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Christmas message
Zelensky condemned fresh Russian attacks and kidnappings while urging unity and faith; over 130 drones targeted Ukraine on Christmas Eve, killing at least five, officials 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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