US State Department stressed that Ukraine has a right to defend its territory and decide its future, following comments by former top US diplomat Kissinger recommending Russia-Ukraine ceasefire Follow our live coverage:👇
Russian President Putin says situation in four Russian-controlled areas in Ukraine is"extremely difficult" and Kiev renews calls for more weapons as fighting enters its 299th day.Tuesday, December 20, 2022The US State Department stressed that Ukraine has a right to defend its territory and decide its future.
"We firmly believe that Ukraine, and only Ukraine, has the right to decide its future,” he told reporters.President Vladimir Putin said the situation in four areas of Ukraine that Moscow has declared are part of Russia was "extremely difficult" as Kiev renewed calls for more weapons after Russian drones hit energy targets.
Kiev officials illuminated a Christmas tree in the city centre, refusing to let Russia "steal" the festive season from Ukrainian children. A few dozen residents braved the sub-zero temperatures to admire the tree located next to the Saint Sophia Cathedral and its emblematic golden domes -- and take selfies.
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