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Now playing Next Ukraine Zelenskyy and Putin both promise victory in New Year speeches Ukraine's president released a video message with footage of Russia's attacks on the country and words of pride for Ukrainians withstanding attacks, darkness and cold. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Kyiv under fire again - just half an hour into the new year Just half an hour into 2023, air raid sirens ring across Ukraine's capital followed by the sound of explosions. 01/01/2023
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