In a New Year’s Eve address, the Ukrainian president called for all of his country’s lands, including Crimea, to be returned in 2023.

Zelensky vows Ukraine will fight until victory is achieved in New Year's speeches

The first day of 2023 was not any different than the last 11 months for Ukraine. The country woke up to air raid sirens and a series of drones attacks.

War in Ukraine: 30 minutes after Zelensky's speech, Russia launches drone attacks

As Moscow rang in the new year by hitting civilian targets all throughout Ukraine, Ukrainians rejoiced from their balconies as their air defences shot Russian missiles and drones out of the sky. The headquarters of the Ukrainian Air Force reported that it had destroyed 45 Shahed drones overnight, including 13 late on Saturday and 32 after midnight on Sunday. On top of that, there had already been 12 airstrikes and 31 missile attacks on the previous day around the nation.

War in Ukraine: Ukrainians chant 'glory to Ukraine-glory to heroes' on New Year

As the world is celebrating the New Years with fireworks, Russia has targeted the Ukrainian Capital Kyiv along with several other regions in the country. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia has launched dozens of missiles towards cities.

Ukraine under attack: Blasts in early hours of New Year's day; explosion hits capital Kyiv

As the world celebrated the New Years with fireworks, Russia targeted the Ukrainian Capital Kyiv along with several other regions in the country. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched dozens of missiles towards cities.

War in Ukraine: Blasts in early hours of New Year's day, Kyiv residents shout 'glory to Ukraine'

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Attacks launched on New Year were targetted at drone production facilities in Ukraine: Russia

Zelensky tells Russian people Putin waging war just to stay in power and is destroying them

The world bids adieu to 2022. A year marked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, the people around the world are welcoming or set to welcome 2023.

The World bids adieu to 2022; amid Covid restrictions, war, world rings in 2023

War in Ukraine: Explosions shake Ukrainian capital city after missile warning

In his New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said that "moral, historical rightness" is on the side of Russia amid international condemnation pouring against his government for escalating the Ukraine war.

Putin claims 'moral, historical rightness' on Russia's side amid escalating war with Ukraine

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, in his New Year's message on Saturday, said that Russia's victory over Ukraine was "inevitable" as he praised the heroism of soldiers fighting for Russia.

In his New Year message, Russia's defence chief says 'victory is inevitable'

Here's a story of resilience and love for home in Ukraine. While most people have left home Yampil, which is a front-line village in Eastern Ukraine. Watch the video to know the stories of people belonging there.

Russia-Ukraine War: Home over safety; story of two farmers who refused to leave home

As the Christmas festivities come to an end, Russia is all set to mark a new Calendar year. However, people in Moscow have confessed to not feeling upbeat despite the bustling streets and ice statues at Gorky Park.

Russians to celebrate sombre New Year amid Ukraine crisis

Russia rejects Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's 10-point peace plan saying Kyiv is not ready for peace talks. Meanwhile, Moscow steps up offensive in multiple Ukrainian cities. Is Vladimir Putin irked by Zelensky's Washington visit? We get you more.

Gravitas: Russia steps up offensive In Kherson, Kyiv

Less than 24 hours after Russia bombarded Ukraine with missiles, it launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv. Ukraine reported that all 16 Iranian-made drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine: Ukraine says Russia attacked capital with 16 Iranian-made drones

Ukraine has reported massive missile strikes by Russia. The missiles have reportedly struck multiple cities including the capital Kyiv. People had to take shelter at metro stations after the fresh missile attacks. Watch to know more.

Russia fires missiles at Ukrainian cities, Ukraine military says '54 of 69 missiles shot down'

Russia carries out biggest aerial assault in Ukraine since Feb; Kyiv says it repelled overnight drone strike

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg appealed to the member states to provide Ukraine with more weapons, in his interview published by DPA on Friday. "I call on allies to do more.

NATO's Stoltenberg appeals members to supply more weapons to Ukraine

Authorities in Minsk on Thursday summoned Ukraine's ambassador over a Ukrainian air defence missile that landed near the western Belarusian city of Brest.

Belarus summons Ukraine envoy over air defence missile

Belarus claimed on Thursday (December 29) that a Ukrainian missile fell in its territory. This has raised fears of Russia-Ukraine conflict spilling over. Belarus is a Russian ally.

Belarus says Ukrainian missile landed in its territory, fears of conflict spillover rise

Russia’s barrage of missiles leaves 40 per cent of Kyiv population without power

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping by video link on Friday, the Kremlin announced. Putin has been looking to strengthen his partnership with Xi over multiple issues like the war in Ukraine as well as trade relations between the two countries.

Putin and Xi to speak on multiple issues over video link on Friday, says Kremlin

Close to half of Kyiv's population was left without power after a new wave of Russian strikes targeted the Ukrainian capital and other cities, Kyiv's mayor said Thursday.

Rescuers clear up debris after Russian missiles target Kyiv

Russian forces increased mortar and artillery attacks on the city of Kherson more than six weeks after it was retaken by Ukrainian troops, while also exerting pressure along front lines in the east.

Russia intensifies attacks on Kherson in Ukraine's south, Bakhmut in east

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