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Zelensky's message for Christmas: Freedom has a high price, even in the dark, we will smile

Zelensky's message for Christmas: Freedom has a high price, even in the

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his people to persevere in the face of Russian attacks as the country celebrates Christmas.

"Freedom has a high price. But slavery has an even higher price. Even in total darkness, we'll find each other to hug each other tight. And if there's no heat, we'll hug each other -each other for a long time to warm each other. We will smile and be happy, as always. There is a difference - we will not wait for a miracle, as we are creating it ourselves" , Zelensky told the people, BBC reports .

Russia's missile and drone attacks have left millions of Ukrainians without power, heat and running water. Earlier on Saturday, Russian airstrikes killed 10 people in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson.

Regional authorities said another 68 people were injured and appealed to local residents to urgently donate blood.

Describing Russia as a "terrorist country", Zelensky accused Russian troops of "killing for the sake of intimidation and pleasure".

Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilians in its attacks. However, President Vladimir Putin has recently admitted that Russian troops have struck critical Ukrainian energy facilities.

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