Russia won't 'steal' Christmas: Kyiv mayor unveils festive tree

Russia won't 'steal' Christmas: Kyiv mayor unveils festive tree

Kyiv officials on Monday illuminated a Christmas tree in the city centre, refusing to let Russia "steal" the festive season from Ukrainian children.

A few dozen residents braved the sub-zero temperatures to admire the tree located next to the Saint Sophia Cathedral and its emblematic golden domes -- and take selfies.

Meanwhile in Kharkiv, this year's Christmas tree was installed at an underground metro.