Maria Zajarova said that Russia has always maintained an open stance toward cooperation with the West.

According to the Xinhua News Agency, at a regular press conference on December 25, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Europe continues to bet on a prolonged conflict in Ukraine and an escalation of tensions, showing no concern for peace in Kiev.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gave a Christmas message.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated today that Brazil has regained international respect and admiration in 2025, highlighting the milestone of nine million foreign tourists and the success of COP30.

Citizens visit the exhibition hall featuring the remains of Tianjin's ancient eastern city wall at the Dongnanjiao Station of Tianjin Metro Line 4.

Citizens visit the exhibition hall featuring the remains of Tianjin's ancient eastern city wall at the Dongnanjiao
Station of Tianjin Metro Line 4.

A newly opened exhibition within Tianjin Metro Line 4's Dongnanjiao Station is drawing commuters' attention. The display showcases remains of Tianjin's ancient eastern city wall - a discovery prompting passersby to pause in curiosity, admiration, or quiet reflection.

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The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, affirmed that the country received "overwhelming support" from member countries of the United Nations Security Council, which held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to analyze aggressions and threats posed by the United States.

Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah, of the National Party, was declared as president-elect.

National Electoral Council (CNE) councilors Ana Paola Hall García and Cossette Alejandra López Osorio consummated an electoral coup on Wednesday, December 24, declaring Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah of the National Party as president-elect for the period from January 27, 2026, to January 27, 2030.