Argentina’s PM Javier Milei says ‘long live freedom damnit’ as world leaders share Christmas messages

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden has urged Americans to treat each other as neighbours, not enemies, and Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei declared “long live freedom, damnit” as world leaders shared messages to commemorate Christmas. “They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine.” open image in gallery Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Vladimir Putin as ‘inhumane’ He said more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine’s power sources. He added: “It’s a moment to put our phones down and our politics aside, even when that one cousin makes it really hard, and to focus on what really matters.” Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, posted a characteristic message on his X page, reading: “Merry Christmas, long live freedom damn it.” open image in gallery Justin Trudeau said Christmas is a time to ‘focus on what really matters’ Australian PM Anthony Albanese kept it simple, saying only: “Merry Christmas, Australia.” He later posted a thank you to “extraordinary Australian Defence Force personnel serving at home and overseas this Christmas”. “Merry Christmas and happy holidays.” open image in gallery Olaf Scholz said ‘times are damn rough’ German chancellor Olaf Scholz, also on the ropes politically, said “times are damn rough” and that “we are all feeling that right now”.