Ukraine, Christmas and Pope Francis

Russia says Christmas Day attack on Ukraine was a success, as Zelensky calls strikes 'inhumane'
Ukraine's president says Russia launched more than 70 missiles and 100 drones as millions of Ukrainians celebrated Christmas.
Pope calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies.
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis calls for talks to end Ukraine war
Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Wednesday called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago and has killed tens of thousands.
Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican at noon local time.
Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal
Pope Francis called Wednesday for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the "extremely grave" humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Pope urges "all people of all nations" to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds
Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after 'massive' Russian strike
Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas ...
Russia launches ‘massive’ aerial attack on Ukraine on Christmas morning
Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector “on a massive scale” overnight into Wednesday, local authorities ...
Putin 'deliberately' chose Christmas Day for a massive bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy says
"Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane?" In 2022, Ukraine's Orthodox Church ...
Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow cargo ship with Syria ties sinks as North Korean troop casualties ‘exceed 3,000’
Zelensky warns of greater military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, including sending more troops and military ...
Russian missile strike kills one, injures 15 in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih
A ballistic missile struck an apartment building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Tuesday, killing one person ...
Russian Military Airfield Hit by Blasts After Ukraine Drone Raid
Russian air defenses intercepted multiple drones, but reports indicated that the strategic Millerovo air base sustained ...
Ukraine Limits Power Supplies Amid Russian Attack at Christmas
Ukraine’s grid operator said it was limiting power supplies at Christmas amid a large scale missile attack by Russia ...
Russia's economy is set to lose another source of income that Ukraine controls
Russia's natural-gas transit deal with Ukraine is set to expire soon, which would cut billions in revenue.
Twin Cities fire chiefs to personally deliver fire truck to Ukraine
It's the season of giving, and a retired pastor has teamed up with Twin Cities firefighters for a special overseas delivery.
How Ukraine's Military Has Changed Ahead of 2025
Western equipment has slotted in to Ukraine's embattled, Soviet-era military throughout the war, including long-range ...