With New Year around the corner it's time to celebrate with your loved ones but how a country involved in a war with its neighbour celebrates is something that you might want to know. This report on Moscow brings you all the details.

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The Kremlin has hit out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's 10-point peace plan by saying that the plan must include the four annexed regions — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

Ukraine war: Zelensky's peace plan must include four annexed regions, says Kremlin

Russian troops that are part of the mobilisation drive in Ukraine will now be entitled to get their sperm frozen for free in cryobanks, according to the Russian Union of Lawyers.

Russian troops part of mobilisation in Ukraine entitled to free sperm freezing: Reports

The Office of United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Wednesday (December 28) that number of civilian casualties in the Ukraine war may be more than those that are known till date.

Ukraine war: UN releases civilian death stats, says number can be higher

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought the implementation of the "peace formula" to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine's president speaks to Indian PM Modi over phone, seeks help with 'peace formula'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (December 23) that the Russian defence industry has to up its game so that the Russian army gets all it needs to fight in Ukraine.

Up your game, Putin tells Russian defence industry

President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday (December 25) that Russian forces will destroy United States' Patriot missiles which the US has promised to send to Ukraine.

Russian forces will destroy US Patriot missiles, I am 100 per cent confident, says Putin

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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There are no clear winners. Both Moscow & Kyiv keep making claims & counterclaims of having the upper hand. But in the fog of war, nothing can be seen clearly. Watch this video to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Who is winning in the air?

Usually, Ukraine celebrates Christmas every January 7 as do Russian citizens. However, amid Moscow's intensifying offensive which has entered the 11th month, some Orthodox Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas on December 25, like many Christians across the globe do.

Ukrainians break tradition to sever Russia ties, celebrate Christmas on Dec 25 instead of Jan 7. Here's why

Ten months into the ongoing armed conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains defiant. In a message on Saturday, the war-torn nation's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainians will show the Russian aggressors that they remain unbowed despite the relentless attacks that have plunged millions into darkness, and that they will create their own Christmas magic.

Defiant Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will not bow down, but create its own ‘Christmas miracle’

Finland on Friday (December 23) asked Russia to guarantee the security of the Finnish embassy in Moscow following an incident where a group of masked people threw sledgehammers into the embassy's yard.

'Guarantee security': Finland tells Russia after incident at embassy in Moscow

At least five people were killed and 35 others were injured on Saturday (December 24) by a Russian missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, according to presidential aide Kyrylo Tymoshenko.

Five killed, 35 injured in Russian shelling in Kherson; Zelensky terms it ‘killing for pleasure’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (December 22) spoke of ending the Ukraine war. He hinted that this would inevitably involve a diplomatic solution. Putin's words have come a day after US President Joe Biden hosted Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky in the White House.

Putin wants to 'end this war', hints at diplomatic efforts, after Ukraine prez visits US

An official in the Russian-controlled village of Lyubimivka in southern Ukraine was killed in a car blast on Thursday, Moscow-installed authorities said. Lyubimivka is located on the eastern bank of the Dnipro river, which has been occupied by Russian troops after they retreated from Kherson last month, rendering the river a new frontline, news agency AFP reported.

Ukraine war: Official killed in car blast in Russia-controlled Lyubimivka

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky received thunderous applause as he presented the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Zelensky presents Ukraine battle flag to U.S. Congress

The Kremlin warned that the rise in the supply of weapons to Kyiv from the United States government may end up “aggravating” the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During an official press briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the continued US involvement “does not bode well” for Ukraine.

Weapons supply to Ukraine from the US will aggravate war, Kremlin warns

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus on Monday (December 19) to discuss the key aspects of the further development of the strategic partnership and alliance between both nations.

Putin's rare visit to Belarus: Lukashenko urges unity with Russia in 'difficult times'

After Russia launched one of its biggest missile attacks since the start of the Ukraine war, Ukraine's national energy provider Ukrenergo on Friday (December 16) warned citizens that it may take longer to restore electricity and power cuts may get longer.

Ukraine warns citizens of longer power cuts after fresh Russian battering

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Parcel bomb injures Russian official in CAR, Wagner chief blames France for attack

Russian forces on Friday launched at least 60 missiles across Ukraine, with explosions reported in at least 4 cities including the capital Kyiv. Blasts and gunfire from air-defence systems echoed across the war-torn nation.

Russia launches 60 missile strikes across Ukraine, at least two dead

Russia will expand trade with new partners, export more gas to China to counter West’s sanctions: Putin

As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, a monument of the 18th-century Russian General Aleksandr Suvorov was pulled down in Ukraine's southern city of Mykolaiv on Wednesday.

Monument of 18th century Russian General pulled down in Ukraine's Mykolaiv

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