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Russian soldiers have been shown in a Kremlin propaganda stunt standing waiting in the snow for the arrival of “Grandfather Frost” as across Russia grieving wives, mothers and children flock to memorials to moan for fallen Russian soldiers killed in Putin’s war in Ukraine.

In the Russian city of Saratov, widows and loved ones of killed Russian servicemen have been spotted gathering at a Russian war memorial.

As 60 names were added to the roll of those who have died in Ukraine, a “Grandfather Frost” was on hand to comfort the gathered children.

Many of the moaners were seen crushing pictures of their dead relatives during the tragic ceremony at Sokolovaya Mountain in Saratov.

The memorial now contains a total of 166 names of those killed since Putin’ launched his botched invasion of Ukraine on February 24.

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Addressing the event at the memorial, Dmitry Ayatskov from the pro-Kremlin Combat Brotherhood organisation said: “Those whose names are engraved on this memorial are all heroes.

“Our men are accomplishing a feat in Donbas [Ukraine] today…

“The war is not with the Ukrainians.

“The war is with NATO. This must be clearly understood.”

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He added: “I am sure that our warriors will win. We have the spirit.

“We have the will. We have an historical memory.

“The Russian people cannot be brought to their knees.”

Meanwhile across Russia in Belograd, a soviet Santa made another appearance this time to Russian troops.

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Wearing a red cape and brandishing a cane the “Grandfather Frost” was filmed being driven about on the roof Russian armored vehicle not far from the Ukrainian border.

Santa was also pictured waving out to passers-by with a Russian flag billowing behind him.

The festive visit takes a more sinister turn when the “Grandfather frost” can be seen delivering a sack of bright red apples to a squad of masked Russian soldiers standing in a snowy. forest.

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