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US: Columbia University Marks Hanukkah After Sydney Attack

Thousands of people gathered across New York City, including Columbia University, on Sunday night, December 14, to mark the first night of Hanukkah. Jews from around the city danced, sang, and huddled against the cold at menorah lightings, while mourning those killed in the terror shooting that targeted a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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Germany: Pro-Israel Community Gathers at Brandenburg Gate on Hanukkah Following Sydney Attack 2

Following a reported terror attack on Sunday, December 14, at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, security has been heightened for upcoming Hanukkah events in Germany. Despite the heightened alert, a public candle lighting for the first night of Hanukkah was held today at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, an event that was attended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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Germany: Pro-Israel Community Gathers at Brandenburg Gate on Hanukkah Following Sydney Attack

Following a reported terror attack on Sunday, December 14, at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, security has been heightened for upcoming Hanukkah events in Germany. Despite the heightened alert, a public candle lighting for the first night of Hanukkah was held today at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, an event that was attended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

People view works by late Japanese animation director Isao Takahata at an exhibition dedicated to his works and life in Paris on Dec. 6, 2025. The event marks the first major European retrospective of Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and directed the award-winning animation "Grave of the Fireflies."

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Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

People view works by late Japanese animation director Isao Takahata at an exhibition dedicated to his works and life in Paris on Dec. 6, 2025. The event marks the first major European retrospective of Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and directed the award-winning animation "Grave of the Fireflies."

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Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

People view works by late Japanese animation director Isao Takahata at an exhibition dedicated to his works and life in Paris on Dec. 6, 2025. The event marks the first major European retrospective of Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and directed the award-winning animation "Grave of the Fireflies."

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Al Sharaa A Year After The Assad's Fall - Damascus

Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa, wearing military uniform (4th from R), and his wife Latifa Droubi, attends an event, marking the first year anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, in 2024, in Damascus, Syria, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Al Sharaa A Year After The Assad's Fall - Damascus

Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa, wearing military uniform, delivers a speech during an event, marking the first year anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, in 2024, in Damascus, Syria, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Al Sharaa A Year After The Assad's Fall - Damascus

Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa, wearing military uniform (4th from R), and his wife Latifa Droubi, attends an event, marking the first year anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, in 2024, in Damascus, Syria, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

Helicopters, one of which has first lady Melania Trump aboard, arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

A helicopter with first lady Melania Trump aboard, arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

First lady Melania Trump arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots, holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Exhibition in Damascus Showcasing Defense Equipment - Syria

A military exhibition showcased armored vehicles, weapons, and defense equipment, offering visitors an insight into the country’s developing military industry. The event drew officials, diplomats, and attendees, coinciding with the first anniversary of Assad’s fall, and highlighted advancements in locally produced military technology. on December 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Fawzia Koofi, First Woman Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, President of Women for Afghanistan participates in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, member of The Elders, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, former Foreign Minister of Tanzania and Fawzia Koofi, First Woman Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, President of Women for Afghanistan participate in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, former Foreign Minister of Tanzania (L) and Fawzia Koofi, First Woman Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, President of Women for Afghanistan participate in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Fawzia Koofi, First Woman Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, President of Women for Afghanistan participates in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Illustration at the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Olena Zelenska at the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Jean-Noël Barrot at the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Andriy Sybiha at the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Olena Zelenska at the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Illustration during the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Olena Zelenska at the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olena Zelenska at the Launch Event for Voyage en Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo dated on December 1, 2025 shows Anne Hidalgo at the launch event for Ukraine Season in France, entitled Journey to Ukraine, which began on December 1 with an evening event at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The Journey to Ukraine program features around fifty events taking place across France from December 2025 to March 2026. The launch party for Le Voyage en Ukraine, a prelude to four months of programming in France, was organized around the Season's theme, “Culture strikes back!”, and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska and prominent figures from both countries. The aim was to illustrate the resistance and mobilization through the culture and language of Ukraine and the loyal commitment of the French artistic community to supporting the country. Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, France, December 1, 2025. Photo by Présidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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An event summarizing the first year of activity of the Reservistsâ Fund

01.12.2025, Nurmsi. A state-of-the-art Estonian-made drone purchased with the aid of donations was handed to the volunteer Defense League. The drone was presented at gathering held in the Nurmsi drone center in JÃ¤rva County, with President Alar Karis in attendance. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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An event summarizing the first year of activity of the Reservistsâ Fund

01.12.2025, Nurmsi. A state-of-the-art Estonian-made drone purchased with the aid of donations was handed to the volunteer Defense League. The drone was presented at gathering held in the Nurmsi drone center in JÃ¤rva County, with President Alar Karis in attendance. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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An event summarizing the first year of activity of the Reservistsâ Fund

01.12.2025, Nurmsi. A state-of-the-art Estonian-made drone purchased with the aid of donations was handed to the volunteer Defense League. The drone was presented at gathering held in the Nurmsi drone center in JÃ¤rva County, with President Alar Karis in attendance. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja