Zelenskyy's Christmas address: a blow to Putin's war propaganda

Zelenskyy's Christmas address: a blow to Putin's war propaganda

Here are the dramatic developments on 1,035. Day of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

On Wednesday, December 25th, the situation in Ukraine and around the conflict with Russia was boiling. The events roll over and the world watches averted!

in the competitive city of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, the population was again hit by a Russian rocket attack. Tragically there was a death and at least 15 injuries. But hope dies last: a woman was saved alive from the rubble of a house hit by rockets. Another example of the tireless resilience of the Ukrainians!

The situation becomes even more explosive, because a contingent of 12,000 North Korean soldiers is said to be in the Russian region of Russia. According to the spokesman for the Ukrainian military, Jewgenij Jerin, these soldiers have so far not had any significant influence on the course of the conflict. Their outdated tactics are more reminiscent of World War II, while modern warfare with drones is new territory.

international reactions and developments

In a shocking video you can see an Australian man captured by Russian forces. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured that his government is working on a "positive solution". The man, Oscar Jenkins, a biology teacher, is shown with tied hands and a Russian -speaking attacker. The identity of the man was confirmed by Australian media - another example of the cruel reality of the war!

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia attacked 60 drones the night before. Of these, 36 were shot down, 23 were stopped by electronic warfare and one was still in the air. A haunting proof of the constant threat that the Ukrainians are exposed!

social and legal developments

President Selenskyj took the opportunity to distribute a swipe against Vladimir Putin in his Christmas speech. He quoted Putin's own words that underline the absurdity of the war: "These words are the proof of how far they are [the Russians] from God, Christianity and true faith." A clear appeal for peace and a life in freedom!

In Russia itself there was a shocking decision: a court condemned a man to 22 years in prison for sabotage files on railway lines in the Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. Pavel Levchenko was accused of being recruited by the Ukrainian SBU in order to carry out "terrorist files". Another example of repression and brutal measures that Russia takes against dissenters!

The situation remains tense and the world observes how the events develop further. Ukraine not only fights for its survival, but also for their identity and freedom in the middle of a brutal conflict.