2023 is drawing to a close, and the bell of 2024 is about to ring. During this festive period, CGTN visited Ukraine, Gaza, Israel and other areas to discover how people plan to spend the New Year amid conflict. In this video, a 23-year-old Ukrainian volunteer medic talks about his experiences during 2023. He said he would be on duty on December 31 as the conflict continues. "Honestly, I'm already tired. I really want peace. Just peace," he told CGTN, adding that he hopes to see tears of happiness in the coming year.