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'Putin as Santa Claus' - Ukraine claims 'Russian propaganda' shows president in festive video
A Santa Claus, who appears to be the Russian president, then turns up and is seen tip-toeing around the house. Russia's fleet of long-range bombers are part of its nuclear triad, and are capable of launching both nuclear and conventional missiles. 06:58:51If you are just joining this morning, welcome to our live coverage on the war in Ukraine as the conflict enters its 305th day. To get you started, here's a little reminder of the latest key events:
Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts in his Christmas message, saying the world was suffering from a"famine of peace". The Western Military District, one of Russia's five military districts, incorporates regions bordering Ukraine, including the Belgorod and Bryansk regions.Citing a military commander, Interfax reported that the S-300V battery is capable of tracking a target at a distance of up to 204km and at an altitude of up to 30km .
Russian news outlet Baza cited residents as saying that air raid sirens were wailing, and an explosion had been heard. "And I want us to once again express gratitude - together - to all those who both these days and at any other time are doing everything so that we can live. Live our life and in our country.
Combat medic Myroslav Mardarevych is hunched over a desk in the foyer of St Sophia Cathedral in central Kyiv.
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