Latest
Ukraine
Christmas Greeting by the President of Ukraine
And it hardly matters what dishes are on the table – what matters is who is at the table, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Dec. 25, 2025
Ukraine
EDITORIAL: Merry Christmas From Kyiv
Ukraine stands as proof that life goes on, even when it is tested.
Dec. 24, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine’s 3rd Christmas of Defiance
In war-ravaged Ukraine, the holidays reflect how resistance requires not just military defense but the active construction and assertion of national identity.
Dec. 24, 2025
Christmas
Bring a Little Magic: How ‘Secret Santa’ Gives Hope to Children in Wartime Kyiv
Even during blackouts and missile alerts, Adelina and her charity are making the holidays brighter for hundreds of Ukrainian children
Dec. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv’s Wartime Christmas Showcases City’s ‘Split’ Reality
Christmas celebrations have nevertheless taken over the city, a festive showcase of how Kyiv’s residents have been forced to juggle ordinary life with the reality of living in a country at war.
Dec. 23, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Films That Capture Seasonal Hope and Miracles
Kinovechir’s Ukrainian seasonal film choices are alive with tradition, warmth and messages of hope, while “Home Alone” continues to be a firm festive favorite among Ukrainians.
Dec. 19, 2025
Christmas
Bring Christmas Joy to Children of Heroes: Kyiv Post Joins Fundraiser
This December, Kyiv Post stands with the Children of Heroes Charity Fund to bring gifts and hope to Ukrainian children who lost parents in the war. Donate to help brighten their holidays.
Dec. 15, 2025
Europe
Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2024
Looking for the perfect Christmas getaway? Kyiv Post brings you the most magical Christmas markets in Europe for a fairy tale trip to remember.
Dec. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘What Could Be More Inhumane?’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 26
Russia’s “outrageous” Christmas Day attack kills one and knocks out electricity to millions; Power grid announces blackouts; Pope calls for peace; “Hatred must not have the final word,” Biden says.
Dec. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Christmas Thoughts Inspired by John Lennon, and the Enemy of Peace
So, this is Christmas, and what have we done, another year over and the war goes on and on.
Dec. 25, 2024
Ukraine
Christmas in the Forests With Those Who Fought Hitler and Stalin
In Ukraine, during World War II and after, resistance fighters had to hide in the forests. How did the soldiers fighting a guerilla war against the Nazis and Soviets manage to celebrate Christmas?
Dec. 25, 2024
Christmas
Special Christmas Greetings From Kyiv Post to All Its Readers and Friends
Today, people around the world celebrate Christmas, one of the greatest holidays of the year, because it gives us hope for a free, independent, bright future.
Dec. 25, 2024
Kyiv
OPINION: Christmas at Ohmatdyt Hospital: Fewer Blood Donors, Recovery and a Tree
The Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital restarted its operations, made calls to donate blood and put up a tiny Christmas tree – missile strikes and untransparent reconstruction are now in the past.
Dec. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Massive Christmas Day Attack by Russia, Ukraine Reports
Air raid sirens rang out over Ukraine on Christmas morning, while the air force reported Russian Kalibr cruise missiles had been launched from the Black Sea
Dec. 25, 2024
Azov
On Donbas’ Frontline: Azov Medics Save Wounded on Christmas Night
Kyiv Post was able to see how preparations to celebrate did not stand in the way of saving lives in a visit to a front-line medical stabilization point in eastern Ukraine.
Dec. 25, 2024
US
My Mom Ruined Christmas for Five Minutes – And Gave Me an Epiphany
“What?! There’s no such thing as Santa Clause! All the gifts you ever got were from your dad and me, not some make-believe character in a cartoon!”
Dec. 25, 2024