Putin Extends Christmas Greetings Globally

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas and New Year greetings to leaders worldwide, including those of Azerbaijan, China, and Brazil. The greetings also extended to former leaders and underlined Russia's diplomatic outreach. The gesture has been noted as a reaffirmation of international relationships and cooperation.

In an extensive diplomatic gesture, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Christmas and New Year's greetings to heads of state across the globe. The Russian leader sent his holiday wishes to leaders including Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev, China's Xi Jinping, and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, among others.

The greetings from the Kremlin were aimed not only at current leaders but also at former heads of state. This included messages to Raul Castro of Cuba and Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, signaling an ongoing outreach to maintain and bolster Russia's international relationships.

This move comes as a reaffirmation of Russia's commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties worldwide. Among the notable recipients were leaders like Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, as well as religious figures such as Pope Francis.

(With inputs from agencies.)