The applicable statement was manufactured by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Traditionally, on St. Nicholas Day, December 19, 2022, we lit the lights on the country’s key Christmas tree in Sophia Square. This 12 months there has been a great deal of discussion on irrespective of whether we really should put in a Xmas tree or not amid martial regulation, attacks and blackouts. But, I consider we have built the suitable selection. There really should be a Christmas tree! Our kids need to have a holiday getaway! Despite all the efforts of Russian barbarians to deprive Ukrainians of the pleasure of Christmas and New Year,” Klitschko wrote.

In his text, this 12 months the structure of festivities is unique, and the Xmas tree is not as large as typically.

“We have called it the Xmas tree of invincibility. I am confident that it is the wish for peace and victory that Ukrainians are considering of these days, on St. Nicholas Working day. And it will undoubtedly occur correct! We imagine in Ukraine! We believe that in the Armed Forces of Ukraine! We will stand up to and gain,” Klitschko additional.