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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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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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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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For The First Time, Putin Attends Christmas Service By Himself In Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday attended an Orthodox Church Christmas service by himself inside a Kremlin cathedral rather than joining other worshippers in a public celebration.
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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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"Hypocrisy, Propaganda": Ukraine Dismisses Russian Ceasefire Declaration
Ukraine on Thursday rejected Russia's declaration of a ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas as "hypocrisy" and "propaganda", Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Thursday.
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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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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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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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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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For The First Time, Putin Attends Christmas Service By Himself In Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday attended an Orthodox Church Christmas service by himself inside a Kremlin cathedral rather than joining other worshippers in a public celebration.
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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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"Hypocrisy, Propaganda": Ukraine Dismisses Russian Ceasefire Declaration
Ukraine on Thursday rejected Russia's declaration of a ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas as "hypocrisy" and "propaganda", Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Thursday.
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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.
