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Vladimir Putin’s soldiers are not taking time off from the war in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy now warns of new Russian attacks during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
– They dislike Christian values, says the Ukrainian president in a speech.
Ukrainian Christmas is approaching after more than 300 days of war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi gave a new speech to the nation yesterday and warned of new Russian attacks during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
– Remember who is fighting against us. As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, the Russian terrorists may become active again. They dislike Christian values and all values in general. Listen to the flight alarms, help each other and always take care of each other, he says on his Telegram channel.
The president also spoke about the government planning and preparing for a new year of war.
– Our goal is unchanged. It is the liberation of our country, the security of our people and the restoration of our country after the Russian attacks, he says.
America’s Christmas present to Ukraine
At the same time, fierce battles are taking place at the front. At least six civilians were killed and at least 18 were injured in connection with Russian attacks in eight different regions during Thursday and Friday, write AP.
On Christmas Eve, Ukrainian media reported on Russian attacks on the city of Kherson. According to the local authorities, at least five people died and 20 were injured, writes the channel Nexta.
– We are preparing for various actions from the terrorist state, we are aware of their intentions, Zelensky said yesterday.
Yesterday, the US House of Representatives gave the green light to send an early Christmas present to Ukraine in the form of a new support package of 45 billion dollars (473 billion Swedish kronor).
The news agency reports Reuterswho also writes that the support package should contribute to new investments in Patriot robots.
The dialogue between the USA and Russia “an ice age”
Anatoly Antolov, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, commented on Joe Biden’s harsh Christmas gift to Ukraine in an interview with the Russian state news agency Tass.
– It seems that Washington is testing our strength. It started with targeted deliveries of smaller weapons a few years ago and now it’s about Patriot robots, he says.
He also commented on the frosty relationship between the countries.
– The dialogue between Russia and the USA can be compared to an ice age, he says.