Santa came to Ukraine. He brought "security guarantees" and gifts
Santa Claus in Ukraine (screenshot of the SBGS video)

On the evening of December 30, Santa Claus crossed the border into Ukraine and brought Ukrainians "security guarantees" in addition to gifts. A greeting video for the upcoming New Year's Eve 2026 published State Border Guard Service.

Santa entered Ukraine through the western border in an Iveco Trakker truck. When asked by the border guard what he was carrying, he replied "gifts," but later added that they were not only for children.

Behind the brightly colored packages was a missile with the inscription "Security Guarantees" tied with a red festive ribbon. However, the scanner did not detect any dangerous items in the truck and let the truck with Santa enter Ukraine.

"Happy New Year 2026," the State Border Guard Service greeted Ukrainians.

UPDATED at 00:00. Later, the post was removed without explanation from all social media platforms of the Border Guard Service and the video became unavailable.

  • on December 5, border guards reported arrival of St. Nicholas to Ukraine. on December 6, they promised to organize a celebration at the border.