Zelensky ‘wishes for Putin to die’ during Christmas address
Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to wish Vladimir Putin dead in his annual Christmas address to Ukraine.
“Today we all share one dream. And we make one wish for all of us: May it disappear,” the Ukrainian president said.
The comment was widely understood to be a reference to the Russian President, who continued to bomb Kiev during ongoing peace talks.
Mr. Zelensky continued: “We want peace for Ukraine. That’s what we fight for. And that’s what we pray for. And that’s what we deserve. May every Ukrainian family live in harmony.”
“So that every Ukrainian child can rejoice at a gift, smile and maintain that very important childish faith in goodness and miracles.”
Mr. Zelensky also condemned the “godless” Attacks on Ukraine Three people were killed and 12 others were injured, a day after Moscow launched a barrage of nearly 700 missiles and drones.
A Ukrainian soldier prepares to fire an M777 Howitzer at Russian troops in the Dnipropetrovsk region – Reuters
“This is how the godless attack. This is how those who have nothing in common with Christianity or anything human act,” he said.
The Ukrainian leader has previously said that Putin “will die soon” and that his death would herald the end of the conflict.
Mr Zelensky as Ukraine prepares to celebrate its fourth Christmas at war Announced new 20-item peace plan Supported by the US, it showed that it would be willing to give up territory.
Ukrainians in Kiev attend a festive ceremony at Saint Michael’s Monastery on Christmas Eve – Elise Blanchard
Although the document is more positive for Ukraine than the previous 28-point proposal prepared by US special representative Steve Witkoff and Russia’s representative Kirill Dmitriev, the revised plan still contains significant concessions from Kiev.
Mr. Zelensky said on Wednesday that he was ready to give up control of the eastern Donbas region to create an “economic free zone” that would act as a demilitarized buffer against Russia.
The United States supported an “economic free zone” as a compromise between Ukraine and Russia; Russia has demanded that Kiev fully surrender Donbas, along with many other regions illegally annexed by Moscow.
The 20-point agreement also called for a less stringent limit on the size of Ukraine’s armed forces and strict security guarantees for Kiev in case Russia launches another invasion.
