Ukrainian parliament member talks about what it's like to spend Christmas at war

By Leila Fadel

Published December 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM EST

Ukraine spent its third Christmas at war with Russia. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with a Ukrainian member of parliament about celebrating in wartime and soliciting U.S. support for Ukraine.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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