Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a Christmas Eve address, expressed a veiled death wish for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating "May he perish," while also emphasizing Ukrainian unity and resilience. This message came amidst renewed Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, which caused casualties and power outages during the festive period. Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, questioning Russia's commitment to peace, but also prayed for greater peace for Ukraine and highlighted the importance of family and tradition.