Ukrainians navigated a spectrum of emotions as New Year’s Eve unfolded, from taking part in joyous celebrations in central Kyiv to the somber aftermath of Russia’s largest air attack since the start of the full-scale war a few days prior. While some celebrated with their friends and family far from the front line, Ukrainian soldiers sought a few moments of quiet celebration in the country’s east and south. President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation in the minutes leading up to midnight, expressing gratitude to the Ukrainian Armed Forces and civil society for their exceptional sacrifices…