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Several Ukrainian cities including kyiv were targeted on Saturday by Russian strikes, followed by a new series of explosions in the capital just after midnight.
In his speech on the occasion of the transition to 2023, President Zelensky promised that this new year will be one of “victory”.
In his vows, Vladimir Putin for his part claimed to have “moral correctness” on his side.
After several military setbacks on the front, Russia has opted since October for a tactic of striking Ukrainian infrastructure, which has caused massive cuts in electricity and running water.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday a new exchange of prisoners with Ukraine, which allowed the return of 82 Russian soldiers.
The Ukrainian authorities have announced that they have recovered 140 people.
8:30 am: Ukraine on the menu of Macron's wishes
Emmanuel Macron promised Saturday in his New Year's greetings to continue to help Ukraine "without fail", "until victory".
“We will be together to build a just and lasting peace.
Count on France and count on Europe,” he said.
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Happy New Year and above all good health to all.
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During his vows on Saturday, Volodymyr Zelensky assured that the year 2023 will be that of “victory” in the war against Russia.
Faced with numerous military setbacks for several months, the Kremlin obviously does not hear it that way.
In his New Year's speech, Vladimir Putin also considered that "moral and historical correctness" was "on the side" of his country.
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