Christmas in Ukraine carries more weight this year as the country observes it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, reflecting their national identity and opposition to the Russian invasion. Ukraine’s predominantly Orthodox Christian faith is divided between two churches, one of which had long affiliation with the Russian Orthodox Church. The change to Dec. […]
By NEWS WIRES Russia on Monday said its forces now fully controlled the town of Maryinka in eastern Ukraine, which President Vladimir Putin hailed as a “success” that would mean less shelling on the nearby Russian-held city of Donetsk. Source: Russia says it seized town of Maryinka in eastern Ukraine Category: Europe
Christmas carried more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year as the country newly observed it as a public holiday on Dec. 25 rather than the later date followed in Russia. Source: Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia