Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas in spite of Russia's ongoing invasion. In a historic move, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has given parishes the choice to mark 25 December with the rest of the Christian world, a break from the eastern Orthodox tradition to celebrate on 7 January.
"Unfortunately, this year all holidays have a bitter taste for us and we can feel the traditional spirit of Christmas differently," he said.
"Wherever we are we will be together today. And together we will look into the evening sky and together we will remember the morning of 24 February. We will remember how far we have come."While millions of Ukrainians remain separated from their loved ones, some families have managed to come together.
Her work made her vulnerable to assassination, and she sent her family to the UK out of fear for their safety.
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