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Millions of Ukrainians endure winter without electricity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that persisting power shortages throughout the country meant that nearly 9 million people had no electricity. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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Ukrainian Drone Downed in Russian Air Base, 3 Killed

Russian air defense troops downed a Ukrainian drone as it approached an air base in southern Russia and three military personnel died after being struck by debris, Russian news agencies said Monday. It was the second attack on the Engels base this month. Engels, in the southern Saratov region, lies…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine news - live: Kyiv aiming for February peace summit, says foreign minister

‘Every war ends in a diplomatic way,’ says foreign minister

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Russian troops work 'round-the-clock' on new air defence positions - Interfax

Russians troops are working "round-the-clock" at new anti-aircraft missile system positions to defend against missile and air strikes by Ukraine, the Russian Interfax reported late on Sunday citing the defence ministry.

Reuters

Blast at Russian base after apparent Ukrainian drone penetrates deep

A drone believed to be Ukrainian penetrated hundreds of kilometers through Russian airspace, causing a deadly explosion at the main base for Moscow's strategic bombers in the latest attack to expose gaps in its air defences.

Reuters

Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near bomber air base, three killed

Russia said on Monday it had shot down a Ukrainian drone close to one of its air bases for long-range bombers deep inside its own territory and that three Russian air force personnel had been killed in the incident.

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Putin claims Moscow is ready for Ukraine talks as attacks continue

Putin said in a state television interview, excerpts of which were released Sunday afternoon, that Russia is "prepared to negotiate some acceptable outcomes with all the participants of this process."

WEKU

Putin claims Moscow ready for Ukraine talks as attacks go on

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Moscow is ready for talks to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Pope Francis calls for an end to 'senseless war' in Ukraine

Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in St Peter's Square to hear Pope Francis deliver his Christmas Day message, where he offered prayers for those caught up in the conflict in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Ukrainian soldier reunites with family over Christmas call from east

Leonid Onyshchenko, a gruff-voiced 63-year-old Ukrainian soldier with a thick moustache, has spent many a Christmas away from his family, but hearing his little grandson Petro's voice over the phone from far away is as hard as ever.

Reuters

Putin claims he's ready to negotiate, blames Ukraine for lack of talks

Speaking with state media, Mr Putin says that while Russia is acting in the "right direction" in Ukraine he is willing to pursue "acceptable solutions" to end the conflict.

ABC News

Glen Hansard calls out division over housing as Christmas charity busk returns

He dedicated Take Heart to those looking for a place to stay on Christmas Eve and to the people of Ukraine

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin accuses West of trying to ‘tear apart’ Russia in Christmas Day message

Vladimir Putin has said the West is looking to “tear apart” Russia in an interview broadcast on Sunday.

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Daily Mirror

Putin being kept alive to wage war in Ukraine by foreign doctor, claims Russian expert

An expert has said that Vladimir Putin’s choosing to treat his alleged condition may “have a direct impact on his situational awareness and the adequacy of the decisions" he makes about the Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Putin says Russia ‘ready to negotiate’ as Ukrainian soldiers enjoy Christmas dinner

West is trying to ‘pull historical Russia apart’ claims presidentin new interview

WEKU

Pope Francis laments the 'icy winds of war' buffeting humanity at Christmas

Pope Francis used his Christmas message to make a plea for an immediate end to the fighting in Ukraine, which he decried as "senseless." He also addressed long-running conflicts in the Middle East.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pope’s Lament: Icy Winds of War Buffet Humanity at Christmas

Pope Francis used his Christmas message Sunday to lament the "icy winds of war" buffeting humanity and to make an impassioned plea for an immediate end to the fighting in Ukraine, a 10-month-old conflict he decried as "senseless." At noon local time, Francis delivered the traditional "Urbi et Orbi'' (Latin…

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The Independent UK

Pope Francis says ‘icy winds of war buffet humanity’ in Christmas Day address

Pontiff uses his annual message to decry armed conflicts

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Says Russia Ready to Negotiate over Ukraine, Kyiv Says Moscow Doesn’t Want Talk

Russia is ready to negotiate with all parties involved in the war in Ukraine but Kyiv and its Western backers have refused to engage in talks, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired on Sunday. Russia's Feb.

Reuters

Ukraine gives all-clear after air-raid alarms

Air raid sirens wailed in Kyiv and across all Ukrainian regions on Sunday morning but no new Russian attacks were reported, officials said. The all-clear was later given.

Reuters

Putin says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine, Kyiv voices doubts

President Vladimir Putin said Russia was open to negotiations over the war in Ukraine and blamed Kyiv and its Western backers for a lack of talks, a stance Washington has previously dismissed as posturing amid persistent Russian attacks.

The Independent UK

Some Ukrainians move Christmas to detach again from Russia

Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do Russians

Bangkok Post

Higher taxes for Russians who left country: Duma speaker

Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Duma, said the Russian lower house of parliament was preparing a law to introduce higher taxation for people who have left the country, as many have since the war in Ukraine began in February.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 305

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 305th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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