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"Home Alone" Song Has Roots In Ukraine, Russia Bombed City Of Composer
Carol of the Bells, the iconic Christmas song from Home Alone, is in the spotlight, not for the festive cheer but for Russian forces destroying the Ukrainian city where its composer, Mykola Leontovych, once lived.
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"We Have One Wish": Zelensky Hopes For Putin's Death In Christmas Address
Without naming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "Today, we all share one dream," adding, "And we have one wish for everyone: 'May he perish,' as everyone says to themselves."
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Bloody Christmas In Ukraine As Russia Launches "Massive Attacks" On Cities
Russia has launched a "massive attack" on Ukraine's energy sector, a Ukrainian minister said on Wednesday, without specifying which cities were under fire.
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8,000 Killed During Russia's 2022 Siege In Ukraine's Mariupol: Human Rights Body
At least 8,000 people were killed by fighting or war-related causes in Russia's months-long conquest of Mariupol, one of the biggest battles of the nearly two-year war between Russia and Ukraine, according to Human Rights Watch.
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President Zelensky Discusses Ukraine's Peace Formula With Pope Francis In High-Level Call
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine's peace formula will next be discussed in Davos, Switzerland, but has not given a date.
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"Clash Of Arms...": Pope Kicks Off Christmas Celebrations In Shadow Of Wars
Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.
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In Snub to Russia, Ukraine Moves Christmas Date To December 25
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians attended services on Sunday as the country for the first time celebrated Christmas on December 25, after the government changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate, as a snub to Russia.
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No US Aid To Ukraine Would Be "Christmas Gift" For Putin: Biden To Zelensky
US President Joe Biden told visiting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday that it would be a "Christmas gift" to Russia's Vladimir Putin if Congress fails to pass fresh military aid for Kyiv.
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Two Killed In Ukraine Despite Russia's Christmas 'Ceasefire': Report
Two Ukrainians were killed and another nine were wounded despite Russian leader Vladimir Putin unilaterally ordering his forces to pause attacks on Orthodox Christmas, Kyiv said on Sunday.
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Russia Bombs Ukraine At Midnight After Self-Proclaimed Ceasefire Ends
Russia's overnight bombing of regions in eastern Ukraine killed at least one, local officials said on Sunday, after Moscow ended a self-declared Christmas ceasefire and vowed to push on with combat until it reaches a victory over its neighbour.
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Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Joy And Anger For Rival Churches In Kyiv
Tears of joy streamed down worshippers' faces as Ukraine's main church celebrated a "return" to Kyiv's Cathedral of the Assumption on Orthodox Christmas day, shortly after taking control of it from a rival church with alleged ties to Russia.
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Biden Says Putin "Trying To Find Some Oxygen" With Ukraine Ceasefire Order
US President Joe Biden said Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's order for a two-day Orthodox Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine was simply an effort to find breathing room for his war effort.
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Putin Orders Ceasefire In Ukraine For 2 Days. Here's Why
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas, celebrated this week by both countries, according to the Kremlin.
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Ukraine Celebrates 'Christmas Of Hope' Amid Russia's Invasion
The "Ukrainian coat of arms-trident" symbol is etched on the Motherland Monument, which stands towering in the illuminated city.
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Russian Missiles Rain Down On Ukraine As Putin Says He Is Open To "Talks"
Russian forces bombarded scores of towns in Ukraine on Christmas Day as Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to negotiations, a stance Washington has dismissed as posturing because of continued Russian attacks.
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"Home Alone" Song Has Roots In Ukraine, Russia Bombed City Of Composer
Carol of the Bells, the iconic Christmas song from Home Alone, is in the spotlight, not for the festive cheer but for Russian forces destroying the Ukrainian city where its composer, Mykola Leontovych, once lived.
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"We Have One Wish": Zelensky Hopes For Putin's Death In Christmas Address
Without naming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "Today, we all share one dream," adding, "And we have one wish for everyone: 'May he perish,' as everyone says to themselves."
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Bloody Christmas In Ukraine As Russia Launches "Massive Attacks" On Cities
Russia has launched a "massive attack" on Ukraine's energy sector, a Ukrainian minister said on Wednesday, without specifying which cities were under fire.
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8,000 Killed During Russia's 2022 Siege In Ukraine's Mariupol: Human Rights Body
At least 8,000 people were killed by fighting or war-related causes in Russia's months-long conquest of Mariupol, one of the biggest battles of the nearly two-year war between Russia and Ukraine, according to Human Rights Watch.
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President Zelensky Discusses Ukraine's Peace Formula With Pope Francis In High-Level Call
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine's peace formula will next be discussed in Davos, Switzerland, but has not given a date.
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"Clash Of Arms...": Pope Kicks Off Christmas Celebrations In Shadow Of Wars
Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.
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In Snub to Russia, Ukraine Moves Christmas Date To December 25
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians attended services on Sunday as the country for the first time celebrated Christmas on December 25, after the government changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate, as a snub to Russia.
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No US Aid To Ukraine Would Be "Christmas Gift" For Putin: Biden To Zelensky
US President Joe Biden told visiting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday that it would be a "Christmas gift" to Russia's Vladimir Putin if Congress fails to pass fresh military aid for Kyiv.
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Two Killed In Ukraine Despite Russia's Christmas 'Ceasefire': Report
Two Ukrainians were killed and another nine were wounded despite Russian leader Vladimir Putin unilaterally ordering his forces to pause attacks on Orthodox Christmas, Kyiv said on Sunday.
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Russia Bombs Ukraine At Midnight After Self-Proclaimed Ceasefire Ends
Russia's overnight bombing of regions in eastern Ukraine killed at least one, local officials said on Sunday, after Moscow ended a self-declared Christmas ceasefire and vowed to push on with combat until it reaches a victory over its neighbour.
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Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Joy And Anger For Rival Churches In Kyiv
Tears of joy streamed down worshippers' faces as Ukraine's main church celebrated a "return" to Kyiv's Cathedral of the Assumption on Orthodox Christmas day, shortly after taking control of it from a rival church with alleged ties to Russia.
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Biden Says Putin "Trying To Find Some Oxygen" With Ukraine Ceasefire Order
US President Joe Biden said Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's order for a two-day Orthodox Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine was simply an effort to find breathing room for his war effort.
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Putin Orders Ceasefire In Ukraine For 2 Days. Here's Why
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas, celebrated this week by both countries, according to the Kremlin.
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Ukraine Celebrates 'Christmas Of Hope' Amid Russia's Invasion
The "Ukrainian coat of arms-trident" symbol is etched on the Motherland Monument, which stands towering in the illuminated city.
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Russian Missiles Rain Down On Ukraine As Putin Says He Is Open To "Talks"
Russian forces bombarded scores of towns in Ukraine on Christmas Day as Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to negotiations, a stance Washington has dismissed as posturing because of continued Russian attacks.
