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A group of people stands near a large decorated Christmas tree in front of a historic building with multiple green domes and golden crosses.

Finding the joy of Christmas amid the war in Ukraine

Full Episode
49:04

People walk around the Christmas tree in front of St. Sophia Monastery in central Kyiv, Ukraine, Dec. 10, 2025.

Photo credit: Efrem Lukatsky/AP

In Ukraine, the Christmas season is being observed even amid war. We hear one story from a Christian ministry leader and Kyiv resident. Also, the Trump Administration has recalled nearly 30 ambassadors and senior embassy officials, serving mostly in African and Asian countries, from their posts. And, a $500 million AI factory is set to open in Armenia. Plus, members of Parliament grant full clearance for Santa Claus to use Ireland’s airspace to deliver toys to the country’s children.

In This Episode

Finding light in the dark: A Kyiv resident’s Christmas
9:20
Men from South Africa duped into fighting for Russia
3:57
A speaker stands on stage at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025, with a large screen behind displaying the NVIDIA logo.
A multi-million dollar AI data center is slated for Armenia
Special Coverage
6:18
Things you might have missed
1:28
Dozens of career diplomats recalled to Washington
11:58
Three people sitting on the floor of a room surrounded by shelves filled with neatly arranged round and cylindrical paper mâché items, engaged in crafting activities. A stove is positioned in the center, providing warmth to the room.
Demand for Christmas ornaments hand-crafted in Kashmir drops amid US tariffs
Special Coverage
4:30
A hand holding a mix of small red and dark blue berries against a forest background.
What foods power a walk around the globe?
Special Coverage
6:29
Irish politicians grant Santa special clearance
0:53