The Morning Briefing: Thursday, December 22

• Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine is 'alive and kicking' and will never surrender
• Nick Allen analysis: Zelensky shares 'Churchill moment' with Biden
• NHS walkouts: Staff to be offered fast-tracked pay rise in bid to end strikes
• Tipple tips: How to drink around the clock – according to Telegraph readers
• Royals: The King rejects cut-price coronation in favour of ‘glorious’ pomp
• Verdict: Year of sporting highlights turned into night of monotony by BBC

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