The President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko congratulated the habitants of Ukraine with Merry Christmas. Text of congratulation:

“Dear compatriots!

I sincerely congratulate you with the light holiday of Christmas.
Lets the Christmas tinkling - announcers of Lord and Rescuer birth - bring a peace and warm to your houses. I believe that the revival of Christian values and deep folk traditions spiritually enriches Ukrainian nations.
I wish that the holiday mood delicious kutya and merry kolyada will unite you in a happy family circle, filled with clean thoughts and faith in the best future.

God bless you all and the whole Ukraine!”