Western equipment has slotted in to Ukraine's embattled, Soviet-era military throughout the war, including long-range missiles and advanced fighter jets.

Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies.

Russian troops appeared to have made inroads into Ukranian territory on Christmas Eve, as well as striking the city of Kharkiv.

Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system and some cities in an "inhuman" Christmas Day assault, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Ukraine's air force says it detected 184 missiles and drones, causing damage to energy infrastructure across the country.

Pope Francis has called for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In his traditional Christmas Day address, the Pope said "boldness [was] needed to open the door" to dialogue "in order to achieve a just and lasting peace" between the two sides.

Zelensky warns of greater military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, including sending more troops and military equipment

Back then, in the first weeks of the war, Russia and Ukraine conducted several rounds of talks in person and online aimed at ending the conflict; although a framework for peace called the Istanbul Communiqué was drawn up,

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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,

A European official declared that “the engagement shown on election day” should be considered evidence “of a system that is still growing and evolving, with a democratic vitality under construction.” Overall,