Zelensky's Christmas Wish: 'May He Perish' - A Stark Reminder of Ukraine's Ongoing Struggle for Peace

In a poignant Christmas message, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a powerful rebuke to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, while reaffirming his people's unwavering pursuit of peace. On Christmas Eve, Zelensky took to X to share his holiday wishes, emphasizing the need for peace in Ukraine. However, his words also carried a stark warning for Putin, as he appeared to invoke a curse in a three-minute video message. "Today, we all share one dream, and we make one wish - for all of us, 'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said. Yet, he added that when Ukrainians turn to God, they ask for something greater: peace. The president reaffirmed his commitment to fighting for peace and prayed for every Ukrainian family to live in harmony, for every child to rejoice, and to preserve their faith in goodness and miracles. Zelensky's message came as Russia launched a devastating missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least three people, including a four-year-old child, and triggering power outages. The Ukrainian president condemned the attack, saying, "On the eve of Christmas, the Russians once again showed who they truly are. Massive shelling, hundreds of 'shaheds', ballistic missiles, Kinzhal strikes - everything was used. This is how the godless strike.\