During the festive season, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers are spending Christmas in the trenches, away from their families, defending Ukraine and Europe against Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his Christmas Eve address, emphasized that darkness and evil will be defeated, a sentiment echoed in the widespread messages of support and gratitude for the Ukrainian defenders. Citizens are encouraged to light a candle and keep the soldiers in their thoughts and prayers, as they hold the line against Russian imperialism. This year marks the first Christmas celebrated in the new, Western way on December 24 and 25 in Ukraine, reflecting the country's continued alignment with the West. The Ukrainian defenders have shared their Christmas wishes, and the message '#UkraineWillWin' resonates as a symbol of hope and resilience. Ukrainians at home and abroad are celebrating Christmas, for the first time officially on December 25, with a deep sense of gratitude for those fighting the enemy back and protecting their land and freedom.
Today, while celebrating Christmas within the warmth of their homes, surrounded by family, Ukrainians remember those to whom they owe this opportunity. Endless gratitude to all those valiantly defending Ukrainian borders and freedom. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! https://t.co/vqgqOF1R6g
#Ukraine’s President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy has addressed fellow citizens on the eve of #Christmas, which Ukraine officially celebrates for the first time on December 25, having previously marked the date on January 7. https://t.co/Emrmr33OZy
Merry Christmas! Ukrainian brave warriors are keeping guard over Christmas and defending freedom in the world. We are grateful to everyone who #StandWithUkraine and supports us on our path! Ukraine will win 🇺🇦 https://t.co/ZNjkZDfJls
Merry Christmas from Kyiv Post to all of its Readers Celebrating at this Time! Thanks you, and most importantly, to all those, near and far, who stand with Ukraine during this latest season of trial, heroism and unbreakable hope and confidence. https://t.co/wfkj42N8Dg
Merry Christmas from Kyiv Post to all of its Readers Celebrating at this Time! Thanks to all our readers and supporters, and most importantly, all those, near and far, who stand with Ukraine during this latest season of trial, heroism and unbreakable hope and confidence! https://t.co/ULh42r7CtF
‘Darkness will eventually lose. Evil will be defeated’: #Ukraine President #Zelenskyy in #Christmas message https://t.co/817BlzFhey https://t.co/2PmotpGXnl
Feeling good about celebrating Christmas Eve tonight with so many Ukrainians. Thank you for posting your moving tributes to your warriors and civilians. #UkraineWillWin!
Our Christmas prayers are with Ukrainian defenders 🙏🇺🇦 We thank our heroes for fighting the enemy back and protecting our land and freedom. Tonight, most of them can't be together with their loved ones, but the thoughts of Ukrainian families are with them. 📷 Mykyta Shandyba https://t.co/IJb9MxlrWn
Ukrainians can celebrate Christmas ‘23 thanks to our defenders 🌟 “Family warmth and hugs are a dream for everyone who stands up for their loved ones,” shares Chief of the press service of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss". We remember that. https://t.co/1gwo9JggoC
Merry Chistmas from Kyiv! Let's pray for the Ukrainian future and victory in the ongoing war. At this time of the year, we have a reason to talk about our faith - maybe, God's help and mercy is what we need here in Ukraine. Please, mention Ukraine in your Christmas prayers.
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers will spend Christmas Day in freezing trenches defending their country against Russia's genocidal invasion. Thanks to their heroism, families all over free Ukraine will celebrate the holiday in peace. God bless Ukraine's defenders! https://t.co/DpDkOprubU
⚡️ Zelensky's Christmas Eve address: ‘For us, it's not about how we decorate our homes, but rather how we protect them.’ https://t.co/pXuRzzkdq7
This seems to be the first Christmas that Ukraine truly celebrates in the new, western way, on December 24 and 25. I can see it in the streets of this country right now. We are truly going West where we belong. On this Christmas Eve, please remember that Ukraine is fighting… https://t.co/8ptpXI3iXQ
The Defenders of #Ukraine are wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year from the frontlines. The filming took place in #Bakhmut, #Kostiantynivka and #Lyman areas organized by a team @U24_gov_ua Please remember our defenders these Holidays and #StandWithUkraine 💛💙 https://t.co/1uwcCUOXU9
Those of you fortunate enough to be able to celebrate Christmas with your families, spare a thought for the Ukrainian boys spending it in the trenches of Eastern Ukraine, holding the line against murderous Russian imperialism. https://t.co/L44LDqRze0
Shout for all Ukrainian military personnel & emergency services holding the line this #Christmas. Thank you one and all. https://t.co/Cu1MFIwg12
Merry Christmas from the frontline! As you sit down at the table with your loved ones tonight, remember those who celebrate in the harshest conditions, those who bring light in the darkest times, those who fight for good and face evil every day. Remember the Ukrainian defenders!… https://t.co/JXDdxlvyGJ
What a brilliant speech by @ZelenskyyUa. No matter how powerful the darkness, light will always dispel it. Let each of us be the light that shines, that does not get tired in the face of tyranny and terror. Light will triumph. ✨🇺🇦 Merry Christmas! https://t.co/11K6kBHwKw
Today, as #Christmas lights gleam around the world, 🇺🇦Ukrainian defenders stand watch – our shield of steel and courage against the darkness. Merry Christmas! May the star of hope and truth never fade! Evil will be defeated, and justice will miraculously triumph ⭐️ https://t.co/1vHHkJPEEW
Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky posted a Christmas greeting🎄✨ "Darkness will eventually lose. Evil will be defeated. Today, this is our common goal, our common wish, and what we pray for. For our freedom. For our victory. For our Ukraine," he wrote. https://t.co/J6TuojzuYn
Ukrainian Defenders share their Christmas wishes. May all of them come true! https://t.co/jCuBnnt6Jd
Ukraine is holding! Keeping up hope and light that good will prevail, that evil can be defeated. May this Christmas light fill your hearts. https://t.co/9XW3LazQmw
As you celebrate Christmas in your peaceful homes, please spare a thought for Ukrainian soldiers defending Europe from an evil empire. Many of them haven't seen their families for a very long time and will spend this Christmas in trenches, holding the line. Eternal gratitude 🙏 https://t.co/a5FsxofhL0
We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas 🎄 and a wonderful festive season. Let's take a moment to remember the brave Ukrainian soldiers sacrificing their lives for our freedom, especially these days. Please light a candle 🕯️ and pray for the brave people of 🇺🇦. https://t.co/aN07SWgm1R
Merry Christmas from Kyiv! So happy to be here among friends 💛💙 https://t.co/ydEdFx6HkH
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are now at the frontlines defending Ukraine and Europe. They will celebrate Christmas and the New Year in the trenches, far from their families. Let's send them greetings and words of support. Many of them follow this Twitter account. And I… https://t.co/vxONdpMd6q