As we move into the New Year….
Not much has changed in the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine…..
Here’s what we know:
Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who was set to deliver a highly anticipated New Year’s speech, had warned Russia might launch another wave of attacks before the end of the year.
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At least one person is dead in Kyiv, with damage reported in other cities.
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After repeated setbacks, Putin uses a speech to try to rally his countrymen.
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Zelensky, a passionate speaker, will address the country in a New Year’s Eve speech.
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Zelensky’s New Year’s Eve addresses have a strong following among Ukrainians.
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Germany’s chancellor says 2022 was a year of war, but also one of unity.
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Ukraine at war: 2022 in photos.
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In a battered Ukrainian city, workers are battling winter, not the Russians.
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Critics say a new media law signed by Zelensky could restrict press freedom in Ukraine…..
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told Russians that their leader is destroying their country.
Speaking after Vladimir Putin’s New Year address delivered while flanked by people in military uniform, Mr Zelensky said the Russian president was hiding behind his troops, not leading them.
On a day of deadly Russian air strikes across Ukraine, he said Ukrainians would not forgive Russia.
At least one person died and dozens were injured in the attacks.
The head of Ukraine’s armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhny, said air defences had shot down 12 of 20 Russian cruise missiles.
The attacks happened two days after one of the largest air strikes since the start of the war. Dozens of attacks in recent weeks have caused repeated power cuts.
Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilians, but Mr Putin has recently admitted hitting critical energy facilities.
In an address on his Telegram channel, Mr Zelensky said those who carried out Saturday’s attacks were inhuman and they would “lose”.
Switching from Ukrainian to Russian, he then attacked Mr Putin.
“Your leader wants to show you that he’s leading from the front, and his military is behind him,” he said.
“But in fact he is hiding. He’s hiding behind his military, his missiles, the walls of his residences and palaces.
“He’s hiding behind you, and he’s burning your country and your future. No-one will forgive you for terror. No-one in the world will forgive you for that.
Ukraine will not forgive.”….