Ukraine moves Christmas in snub to Russia

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For the first time in over a century, Ukrainians celebrated Christmas on December 25. The move marks an ongoing shift for the country in an attempt to break away from Russia's political, historical, and cultural influence.

Photos show Ukrainians celebrating wartime Christmas after switching to December 25 to snub Russia

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Three soldiers dressed in Santa hats crew a T-64 battle tank, wrapped in Christmas lights, against a snowy background on December 24, 2023.
The 28th Mechanized brigade embarked on a combat mission near Bakhmut dressed as Santa in a festive tank.

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Russian authorities are restricting abortion access amid population and military recruiting concerns

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill at Red Square in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill at Red Square in Moscow in November 2023.

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