In a month, we raised $200,000+ via the UNITED24 App! Thank you to everyone who supported the Drone Line units. Congratulations to Kaosfairy and Voveres, who won Christmas boxes — they’re on their way 🎁 Tune in for more news and surprises: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...

Ellie is one of Ukraine’s most popular foreign bloggers. Usually highlighting the positives of life in Ukraine, in this video she describes the harsh reality of russia’s daily attacks. Ellie calls to support our Sky Sentinel fundraiser for air defense units — join in: u24.gov.ua/sky-sentinel...

These photos, capturing the widespread destruction of Kostiantynivka, were taken by Fanat, an aerial reconnaissance officer of the Khyzhak Brigade. Every day, Fanat witnesses the ruins russia has left behind. The rest of the world has to see them, too🧵

“Today is day 131 — we have returned. We will continue to do our job.” Denys ‘Bars’ and Dmytro ‘K2’ from the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Brigade held their position for over 130 days, eliminating 7 russian troops during their first contact. Support Ukraine’s defenders: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

So far away, yet so close to loving hearts❤️ The families of POWs and missing persons gathered for a Christmas dinner dedicated to their loved ones. The event was organized by the Municipal Institution House of the Warrior, the NGO Living Traditions, and Yuliia Yatsyk, the wife of a missing soldier

In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity. Do listen. I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...

Thank you, Anthony Joshua 🇺🇦🇬🇧

*BREAKING PROMISES Ukraine is Europe, by the way.

This year, just like the last, Ukrainian cities light their Christmas trees without celebrations or gatherings. Despite the war, Ukrainian traditions live on. The trees are lit. And even in dark times, they continue to bring holiday joy to Ukrainians.

For 11 years, Christmas has looked very different for Ukraine’s defenders. Despite constant danger and daily hardships, they still manage to bring a sense of warmth and tradition to wherever they spend the holidays — even in the trenches 👇🏼🧵 You can support them: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

Ukrainian defenders sang Christmas carols beneath the walls of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. As the holidays approach, this is a powerful reminder: no enemy can steal Ukrainian traditions. Thank you to our defenders for this moving performance. Support the 🇺🇦 military: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

Nearly all the victims are seniors — the oldest, an 89 year old woman. A reminder that the kidnapping and forcible deportation of civilians is a violation of the Geneva Convention and a war crime. #RussiaIsATerroristState

The Odesa region and southern Ukraine were hit especially hard. This is an unprecedented number of air targets in a single week. The terrorist state must pay for its bloody crimes. Help protect the sky over Ukraine: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Louisa, although not even school-age, already knows the importance of the national anthem. She left her toys aside to sing it following a moment of silence, paying tribute to fallen heroes.

The daughter of fallen soldier Vseslav Frolov rushed to embrace her father's portrait, as her class was visiting the Alley of Heroes💔 This young girl, like many others, has been robbed of her parent by russia.

Ukraine keeps defying the possible through tactics we have never seen before. We must keep putting pressure on Russia. Speaking with @phillipspobrien.bsky.social

“The Europeans are convinced of it. The Poles are absolutely convinced of it. The Baltics think they're first.” According to US intelligence, Putin covets all of Ukraine and the former Soviet bloc states, including members of the NATO alliance, Reuters reports. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Traditionally, Ukrainians began caroling on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Men or young boys would visit households, praising the hosts with songs and good wishes. These rituals were rooted in the belief that all wishes expressed at the start of the year would come true🧵

Thousands of Ukrainians will spend Christmas in the trenches. Santa’s reindeers won’t bring them presents, but robots will come to the rescue with essential supplies. They will scout, demine, and evacuate the wounded, executing dangerous tasks so people don’t have to. 👇

Hanna Lohvinenko is the Press Officer of the Zaporizhzhia State Emergency Service. Her job is to be a bridge between the service and the public. The hardest moments come during evacuation missions to frontline villages, where people must say goodbye to their homes🧵

Our ambassador Oleksandr Usyk made Anthony Joshua a symbolic gift ahead of Joshua’s fight with Jake Paul 🥊 An embroidered shirt with a Ukrainian warrior kozak — similar to the one Usyk wears himself — is a gesture of respect and solidarity.

Last night, russia launched yet another missile strike on the Odesa region, killing 8 people and injuring 27 more. Yet another war crime by the terrorist state. Donate towards air defense units to help protect people from it: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

After months apart, this man returned to surprise his daughter🫂 Every child deserves to always be with their parents. It's very unfair and heartbreaking that many Ukrainian children can't.

During a Ukrainian Swimming League competition, the power went out after a russian attack. Parents illuminated the lanes with phone flashlights, refusing to let terror cancel the event. Guided by flashlights, Ukrainian swimmers continued competing.💪

Today, our ambassador Alyssa Milano @alyssamilano.bsky.social celebrates her birthday🎂 Thank you for supporting Ukrainian schoolchildren and medical workers, as well as our Education and Science program. We appreciate every kind message to Ukraine and its people 💙💛 Happy birthday, Alyssa!

russian terrorists struck a car traveling across a bridge near Odesa, killing a mother of 3. The victim’s children are in hospital. Not a day goes by without russia committing another war crime. Help prevent new ones: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Our ambassador Oleksandr Usyk is a fierce boxer with a heart of gold, who will go to great lengths to bring smiles to children’s faces💛 Every kid deserves to feel safe and comfortable; to experience the magic of the holiday season.  Let’s help make it true: u24.gov.ua/merry-kidsma...

Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins. It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia. The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.

In an attempt to help others survive, a local civilian was killed by russia, while delivering food to Kostiantynivka💔 russia continues to murder innocent people daily. Help protect them from constant terror: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Today, we are happy to announce 2 updates at once—both achieved in collaboration with our friends. Thanks to @toonietuesday.bsky.social, we took 1 more step towards equipping kindergarten shelters. Thanks to @saintjavelin.bsky.social, Ukrainian air defense became stronger against russian attacks.

Roman was a rifle battalion defender in the Donetsk region. He accepted Markiian, the son of his beloved Khrystyna, as his own. In 2025, russian invaders killed Roman, making Khrystyna a widow and Markiian an orphan — like many other Ukrainians🧵

‘Tequila’ and ‘Povar’ spent over 160 days straight on the frontline near Pokrovsk, under russian artillery, mortars and drones — without a single rotation. Their resolve never wavered. This is their story🧵

The Saint Sentinel air defense unit, purchased as part of our joint fundraiser with @saintjavelin.bsky.social, is ready to protect Ukrainians from russian attacks.🫡 Thank you to everyone who joined the Saint Sentinel campaign — you helped make Ukraine a safer place. 💙💛

What a lovely update💙💛 Thank you to @toonietuesday.bsky.social , their amazing community and everyone who supported this wholesome initiative! You made the world a toonie bit better through your kindness and generosity.

In the Embrace of Family — a photograph by Anastasia Taylor-Lind, depicting young Tymofii with his aunt Olha — was named one of the best images of 2025 by National Geographic. The boy’s shirt reads: “My dad wears the uniform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.”

Another night — another russian attack on Ukraine. Odesa, Cherkasy, Dnipro, and Sumy regions were hit, residents injured, and their homes destroyed. russia won’t stop launching their drones and missiles to kill Ukrainians. They have to be stopped. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Vladyslav honored his father, Roman Furmanchuk, a fallen hero who gave his life defending Ukraine. Parents should be celebrating their children’s weddings in person, rather than their children visiting them at memorials and cemeteries.  Support Ukraine’s defenders: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

Odesa residents have now endured over 4 days of complete blackout. russian strikes have once again targeted critical infrastructure, attempting to break the unbreakable. Yet the city responds not with despair, but with ingenuity. Help safeguard the sky over Ukraine: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

A cat sleeps on the rubble of a destroyed home where a 12-year-old boy — his family — was killed by a russian drone strike in the Dnipro region on the night of December 5.  Help safeguard Ukraine’s skies and prevent further tragedies: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

In less than 2 days, $5,500 was raised to help make preschool shelters in Ukraine more comfortable for children💙💛 We thank @toonie_tuesday and everyone who joined their amazing initiative for sharing love and kindness with kids this holiday season🎅

Every year, on the European Day of Remembrance for the Righteous, the Committee of the Garden of the Righteous Foundation announces their nominees. This year, Ukrainian combat medic, the late Iryna “Cheka” Tsybukh was among the chosen 👇🏼🧵

A timely reminder from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: diplomacy doesn’t work with russia — russia only responds to the language of pressure.

russia keeps destroying sports infrastructure in Ukraine. Recently, the russian army attacked one of the largest sports complexes in the Sumy region. The damage was so severe that training there is now impossible. Sport cannot exist “outside politics,” just like any other sphere.

Amazing result💙💛 Thank you all for joining in and sharing your kindness with Ukrainian children. There’s still time to reach our goal — can we do it? u24.gov.ua/merry-kidsma...

UPD: The number of injured has now risen to 30, including 5 children.

Happy birthday to our ambassador, Katheryn Winnick 🎉 Thank you for your support of Ukraine, for your help in rebuilding, for your participation in important initiatives — like the fundraiser for school generators — and for the warm words you address to Ukrainians in their most difficult moments.

👦Merry Kidsmas👧📚 Orthodox #ToonieTuesday UPDATE $5,127 ✅- $8,200 🏫🎯 Shelters With Stories – Give children spaces to read, act out fairy tales, and dream. See our post below⤵️ for info #NAFO #Ukraine #donatetoukraine #FNDRUA #StandWithUkraine

russia struck residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, injuring at least 26 people, including a child. There may be more victims trapped under the rubble and the attack is ongoing.

And by the way, we’re not Sea Babies now. We’re Undersea Babies. bsky.app/profile/u24....

Even amidst blackouts, Odesa looks breathtaking❤️ russian terror is devastating. But it’s helpless against natural Ukrainian beauty💙💛