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He referred specifically to the wars between Russia and Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war. He also called for an end to other conflicts, whether political, social or military.

Russian troops appeared to have made inroads into Ukranian territory on Christmas Eve, as well as striking the city of Kharkiv.