Today, Ukrainians are celebrating the third day of Christmas during the war, but unfortunately, not everyone can celebrate it fully, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday in a post posted on social media. – Today we are by each other's side. We will not be lost. Whether in person or in imagination, we call our parents, kiss our children, hug our relatives, remember our loved ones. And as long as we do that, no evil is possible, he stressed.
– Tonight is special. Christmas Eve. This is our third Christmas during the war. Our big Ukrainian family can't fully celebrate – as we wanted, as it should be. We are not all at home. Unfortunately, not everyone has a home. And, unfortunately, not everyone is with us, Volodymyr Zelenskyi said on Tuesday in a recording published on social networks.
The President emphasized that Ukrainians have not lost their values and called to honor the memory of all those who sacrificed their lives for their country. “Ukraine also prays for the safe return of all those on the front lines and the return of all those in exile, he added.
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“As long as we do this, evil has no chance”
The leader went on to say that “for the second time in modern history, Christmas will unite all Ukrainians.” He mentioned that this is due to the fact that since 2023, the official date of celebration of this holiday has changed – the faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Greek Catholic Church of Ukraine will celebrate Christmas on December 25. A day before, Christmas Eve is celebrated.
– Today we are by each other's side. We will not be lost. Whether in person or in imagination, we call our parents, kiss our children, hug our relatives, remember our loved ones. (…) And as long as we do this, evil has no chance, Zelensky emphasized. According to him, the unity of Ukrainians and mutual sincerity is the true spirit of the Christmas holiday, and it has a unique atmosphere that “we will keep inside ourselves and share with our loved ones.” – With everyone we love. With everyone who is dear to us, he added.
Greetings from Zelensky
The President of Ukraine wished that “the light of faith reigns in the souls of Ukrainians, their hearts are filled with the light of hope, and every family is filled with love and prosperity.”
– May God protect you, your family, our Ukraine. May all the evil that has come to our house disappear with his help. And goodness and justice reign in their place. May there be peace and prosperity. “Let every child be healthy,” he concluded.
Main photo source: PAP/Alena Solomonova
