Ukrainians Cheer from Windows, Sing National Anthem to Celebrate New Year | VOA News
Published Date: 1/1/2023
Source: Voice of America
Images show residents of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, cheering, singing and whistling from their windows to celebrate New Year. In a video address on New Year’s Eve, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s missile barrage in Ukraine. “Today, this Russian missile attack is not the end of the year, no matter how much the terrorists want it. It's the outcome of Russia's fate,” he said. Reacting to the Russian air assault on Ukraine skies nationwide Saturday, Zelenskyy said, “The terrorist state will not be forgiven. And those who give orders for such strikes, and those who carry them out, will not receive a pardon. To put it mildly.” “The explosions on February 24 stunned us,” the Ukrainian president said about the first day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We were told you have no other option, but to surrender. We say we have no other option than to win.” “We haven't lost anything,” Zelenskyy said. “It was taken from us. ... We did not lose our lands – they were occupied by invaders. The world did not lose peace – Russia destroyed it.” About 30 minutes into the new year, more explosions rocked Kyiv as Russia again launched missiles at the capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that two districts of the city were hit, but there was no immediate word about casualties. https://www.voanews.com/a/zelenskyy-condemns-russian-new-year-s-eve-attacks-/6899519.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews