Morning view on my way to work. Last night, Russia launched the largest drone attack on Kyiv since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Because they’re still allowed to. All possible sanctions in the world should be imposed on Russia for what it continues to do in Ukraine.

Another horrific Russian attack on Ukraine — Kyiv was the main target. On the eve of Kyiv Day, missiles and over 200 drones hit our peaceful city. Fourteen people were injured. Some areas hit are close to where I live. That’s how Russia, by its actions, shows it wants peace.

Enduring honor to the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred who gave their lives for freedom and Ukraine’s decent future. Eleven years have passed, but the fight still isn’t over.

Christmas mood when you have Russia as a neighboring state.

Kyiv today, after a massive Russian missile attack. This is a business center in the very heart of the city, where many cool companies and organizations operate. Stained glass windows of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Kyiv were damaged by a blast wave.

Photos: Serhii Korovayny

That’s how our Christmas tree looks like in Kyiv this year. Even with the lights off, it still stands like a ray of light in these hard times.

General Valerii Zaluzhnyi mentioned today that the 3d world war had already started in 2024. There are North Korean troops fighting on the Russian side, Iranian drones used by Russian to kill civilians in Ukraine, Chinese parts in Russian weapons. It’s hard to disagree.

Russia launched one of the biggest massive attacks against Ukraine today using 120 missiles of different types and 90 drones. Another bright example that language of power is the only language Russia and Putin do understand.

/This is the first Oscar in Ukrainian history. And I’m honored. But probably I will be the first director on this stage who will say I wish I had never made this film. I wish to be able to exchange this for Russia never attacking Ukraine, never occupying our cities./ the director Mstyslav Chernov

Kind reminder that Russian war against Ukraine has neither vacations nor holidays.

They did it – for us to remember.

Christmas 2023. And the high price paid for it.

📷 10th Mountain Assault Brigade «Edelweiss» of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Historical day for Ukraine indeed. Being among not that many strange people who selected a master’s program on the EU integration in 2015, when everyone was choosing international business, can’t be more than happy with the decision to open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦