TASS has prepared this factbox with background information on the history of Russia’s traditional New Year’s celebration ...

The tradition of putting up an evergreen tree, or "yolka," to celebrate New Year's dates to the beginning of the former Soviet Union.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war in the latest such swap that saw the release of hundreds of captives and ...

Father Vasyl Diychuk, 41, shows the spot near the river where his village used to build an ice town on Epiphany, celebrated ...

Felix, 39, who is responsible for providing logistical and moral support for his unit, said fighters are simply exhausted. He ...

Christmas on the frontline with Ukraine’s drone brigade - ON THE GROUND: In the forests near Kharkiv, Askold Krushelnycky ...

Zelensky promises to seek peace in 2025; Ukrainian families celebrate Christmas at the cemetery; and inside the war-time ...

This will be the first Christmas that Lyubov spends without her son Taras Onyskiv, who died aged 32 in May while fighting off Russian troops on the eastern front.

Common Man for Ukraine wrapped up its second Christmas convoy, partnering with people in Poland to deliver aid and gifts to Ukrainian villages. The non-profit has raised four million dollars ...

Josh Allen heads to X-ray room after big win in Detroit Huge Fireball Streaks Across Skies Seen Over Numerous US States And Canada A forever bond issued 400 years ago still pays interest. Here’s ...

The Scottish Secretary’s official 2024 Christmas card has been designed by a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl whose family fled conflict in her home country. Ian Murray’s card features a blond ...

So this week, after I'd put my Christmas decorations ... a subtle nod to the Ukrainian flag thanks to the blue and yellow leaves that adorn the branches of a tree. This will no doubt make it ...