Jet for PM Modi, Handcuffs for Zelensky: Russia Shares AI ‘Santa Putin’ Video Mocking World Leaders

Russia’s embassy in Kenya released an AI‑generated video depicting President Vladimir Putin as Santa Claus, handing out symbolic Christmas gifts to global leaders—sparking debate. The clip shows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving a Russian stealth fighter jet, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving handcuffs and appearing behind bars, U.S. President Donald Trump receiving a framed photo of his meeting with Putin in Alaska, Chinese President Xi Jinping receiving yuan and ruble ornaments symbolising de‑dollarisation, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan receiving an Akkuyu nuclear plant snow globe, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un receiving a ceremonial sword. The video, released as Moscow intensifies military pressure on Ukraine, mocks ongoing peace efforts and reinforces Russia’s geopolitical messaging.