Russia, Ukraine and Christmas

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day
Air-raid alarms and explosions sounded on Christmas Day in Ukraine as Russian missiles and drones targeted the nation’s energy infrastructure. “Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack,
Russia says Christmas Day attack on Ukraine was a success, as Zelensky calls strikes 'inhumane'
Ukraine's air force says it detected 184 missiles and drones, causing damage to energy infrastructure across the country.
Biden condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas attack on Ukraine
President Biden on Wednesday denounced Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine, declaring the wave of missiles and drones “outrageous.” “The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian people’s access to heat and electricity during winter and to jeopardize the safety of its grid,
Biden reaffirms support for weapons surge to Ukraine after Russia's Christmas attack
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he had asked the Defense Department to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine, after condemning Russia's Christmas Day attack on Ukraine's energy system and some of its cities.
Russia launches Christmas Day missile attack on Ukraine
Russia launches a Christmas Day missile attack on Ukraine as the war enters its third year. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports on the shifting battleground there and in Washington, D.C.
Trump’s Ukraine-Russia envoy slams Kremlin’s Christmas Day attack
President-elect Trump’s choice for special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, slammed the Russian military missile and drone attack on Christmas Day and said the U.S. is “more resolved than ever to bring peace to the region.
As Ukraine marks Christmas, exhausted soldiers wonder if Trump can end the war
Asked for their thoughts about a potential ceasefire in 2025, Ukrainian soldiers said they’d welcome a reprieve but were skeptical one was coming soon
Russia arrests four on suspicion of plotting to kill officials on Ukraine’s orders
Russia has arrested four people on suspicion of plotting to assassinate senior defence officials and their families on ...
Biden stands by ‘surge of weapons’ to Ukraine as Trump handover looms
Biden's statement comes as his administration works to send as much aid to Ukraine as possible before Trump, who has vowed to ...
Russia Rejects Trump Call for Ukraine Truce, But Ready for Talks
Russia rebuffed incoming US President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, while saying it’s ready to ...
Finland Says Vessel Suspected of Cutting Cable May Be Part of Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
The country’s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure, underscored ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv targets missile fuel factory as Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled
Zelensky said more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine’s power sources. US President Joe Biden denounced the “outrageous” attack ...
Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid ...
Ukraine says Russia is likely to blame for Azerbaijan plane crash
Industry experts and Ukraine officials are suggesting that Russia likely is to blame for the Azerbaijan plane crash that killed dozens. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the ongoing ...