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The article discusses the intertwining of politics and sports at the Olympics, highlighting a flight to Milan that was delayed due to purported fog, and addressing various provocations including the Russian flag incident.

A Russian general has been dismissed following a disastrous attack near Pokrovsk, reflecting ongoing military failures in the region as Ukraine strives to defend key territories.

A Russian woman, V.A., was arrested after an incident in which she insulted and assaulted a security guard with a 30-centimeter dildo at a hotel in Zagreb on Christmas Day.

A 38-year-old drunk Russian woman attacked security guards at the Porin hotel with a 30cm sex toy during a Christmas lunch, causing a disturbance.

Delcy Rodríguez, the President of Venezuela, met with CIA agents and the Russian Foreign Minister in Doha between September and Christmas, maneuvering to travel to Washington for a meeting with Trump amidst suspicions.

Russian soldiers arranged for children from occupied territories to attend Christmas events at the frontline in Luhansk Oblast, raising concerns about the misconduct of forcibly bringing minors into a war zone.

The Russian security service FSB announced the release of French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who had been imprisoned in Russia since June 2024, following a proposal to France and occurring just after Orthodox Christmas.

During the Orthodox Christmas midnight service, Vladimir Putin compared the Russian army's role in the Ukraine conflict to the mission of Jesus Christ while addressing children and meeting with military families.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly celebrated Orthodox Christmas not in a well-known cathedral in Moscow, but in a church within a military base, according to an analysis by Russian independent media.

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region alongside veterans from the war in Ukraine, where he spoke about the role of Russian warriors in defending the nation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly celebrated Orthodox Christmas at a military base church, according to independent media.

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Orthodox Christmas with military personnel at a secret military base near Moscow, with the Kremlin not disclosing his location for the first time in three years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service alongside soldiers and their families, emphasizing the symbolic connection between Christ and Russian military personnel.

Russian President Vladimir Putin equated the mission of Russian soldiers in Ukraine to a sacred mission similar to that of Jesus Christ during Orthodox Christmas celebrations.

In his message for Orthodox Christmas, Vladimir Putin described the conflict in Ukraine as a 'sacred mission' and compared Russian soldiers to the Savior sent to Earth to save humanity.

Vladimir Putin stirred controversy by comparing Russian soldiers to Jesus during a Christmas event in Moscow, coinciding with the signing of a declaration for foreign troop deployment in Ukraine by the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Paris.

President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian soldiers are on a holy mission from God, expressing pride in them during a meeting with veterans and their families at a Christmas service.

In his Christmas message, President Putin commended the Russian Orthodox Church's charitable efforts to support veterans of the Ukraine conflict during a Christmas service in Moscow.

A Russian woman in Vancouver, Lili Ermak, stirred up excitement on Instagram with bold photos taken in front of a pink Christmas tree, celebrating her 1.6 million followers.

As Moscow shines in Christmas splendor, the dark conditions in the Russian provinces highlight the stark economic impacts of war, raising questions about how long Putin can overlook these issues.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas and New Year greetings to several foreign leaders, including Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Christmas and New Year greetings to numerous foreign leaders and politicians, including those from BRICS nations and various countries in the global south and east.

A provocative AI-generated video released by the Russian embassy in Kenya depicts world leaders receiving gifts from Putin, while showcasing Zelensky in prison and Kim Jong Un wielding a sword.

Maria Zaharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, harshly criticized Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky for celebrating Christmas on December 25, mocking religious symbols and linking the celebration to fundraising for Ukrainian armed forces.

The article promotes the sale of ten numbered prints of an artwork signed by Danglár, featuring a Russian Christmas theme.

Victor Khoroshavtsev, a Russian oil magnate and former parliamentarian, was arrested on Christmas morning but quickly released by the Court of Appeals in Milan after a night in jail.