Relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (PoWs) have been holding demonstrations in support of them in cities across Ukraine as part of an initiative called Don't be silent! Captivity kills! Source: Ukrinform news agency Details: In Kyiv, the demonstrators gathered in Kontraktova Square.
Russian forces are targeting Ukraine’s defence industry with long-range strikes in a tactical switch as Moscow prepares for a long war, British intelligence officials have said.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Russia's large-scale night attacks on Ukrainian cities, civilians and critical infrastructure. Source: spokesman for Secretary General Stéphane Dujarric, quoted by Ukrinform news agency Quote: "The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the large-scale attack of the Russian Federation on Ukrainian cities and settlements throughout the country, including civilian objects and critical infrastructure.
"Ukraine needs funding now to continue to fight for freedom," U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said in a social media post on Dec. 29, following a massive wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.