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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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Pope Francis Likely To Focus On Ukraine In Christmas Day Speech
Thousands of people are set to gather Sunday in St Peter's Square to hear Pope Francis deliver his Christmas Day message, where he is expected to offer prayers for war-torn Ukraine.
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"Ukraine Will Endure This Winter...": Zelensky In Christmas Message
Ukrainians will create their own miracle this Christmas by showing they remain unbowed despite Russian attacks that have plunged millions into darkness, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a defiant message on Saturday.
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Greed Makes Some "Consume Their Neighbours": Pope On Christmas Eve
Pope Francis on Saturday led the world's Catholics into Christmas, saying in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts that the level of greed and hunger for power was such that some wanted to "consume even their neighbours".
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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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Pope Francis Likely To Focus On Ukraine In Christmas Day Speech
Thousands of people are set to gather Sunday in St Peter's Square to hear Pope Francis deliver his Christmas Day message, where he is expected to offer prayers for war-torn Ukraine.
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"Ukraine Will Endure This Winter...": Zelensky In Christmas Message
Ukrainians will create their own miracle this Christmas by showing they remain unbowed despite Russian attacks that have plunged millions into darkness, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a defiant message on Saturday.
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Greed Makes Some "Consume Their Neighbours": Pope On Christmas Eve
Pope Francis on Saturday led the world's Catholics into Christmas, saying in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts that the level of greed and hunger for power was such that some wanted to "consume even their neighbours".
