Dozens of Twitter users shared what they'd give Vladimir Putin for his birthday as he turned 70 years old on Friday.
"Today, the dictator of #Russia turns 70. What do you wish #Putin for his birthday? Let us know in the comments," media outlet Nexta TV wrote in a tweet on Friday.
The tweet prompted an array of responses, including many criticizing Putin as Russia continues its war with Ukraine.
Twitter user Roman Conan wrote "no more birthdays," in response to the tweet.
no more birthdays
— Roman Conan🇵🇱🇺🇦 (@Roman_Conan) October 7, 2022
"It is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's birthday today. I do not wish him any joy. Rather, I wish that this be his last birthday," Jason Jay Smart of the Kyiv Post wrote in a tweet.
It is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's birthday today. I do not wish him any joy. Rather, I wish that this be his last birthday.
— Jason Jay Smart (@officejjsmart) October 6, 2022
In a statement on Friday, the Kremlin said that Putin is "receiving numerous telegrams and messages of greetings on his 70th birthday from foreign heads of state and government, heads of international organisations, and public figures."
According to the Kremlin's statement, Putin received birthday messages from former President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
A number of other Twitter users shared what they'd give Putin for his birthday.
"Wishing for a long life...in prison of the International Criminal Court," Twitter user Joe von Wallerstein wrote.
Twitter user Melanie Louis wrote, "Wishing Putin many more years to witness the libration and freedom of Ukrainian from Russians."
Illia Ponomarenko of the Kyiv Independent wrote, "Hopefully, today is Putin's last birthday as the Russian dictator."
Hopefully, today is Putin’s last birthday as the Russian dictator
— Illia Ponomarenko🫡 (@IAPonomarenko) October 6, 2022
Twitter user Honza Dvorsky wrote, "I wish for karma to go to town on Putin. Everything he's put into this world, I want to happen to him. And not just him. Everyone. Act like you think others should act. Do to others what you want others to do to you. Don't make excuses, you control your behavior."
I wish for karma to go to town on Putin.
Everything he's put into this world, I want to happen to him.
And not just him. Everyone. Act like you think others should act. Do to others what you want others to do to you. Don't make excuses, you control your behavior. https://t.co/GfBxoVLuCd
— honza dvorsky (@czechboy0) October 7, 2022
While some criticized Putin on his birthday, others shared messages of celebration and pictures of the Kremlin leader.
"Happy Birthday Dear President Putin." Twitter user Jacob Charite wrote.
Twitter user Sentletse wrote, "A very happy 70th birthday to the President of the expanded Russian Federation, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin," sharing a video and photo of Putin.
According to Reuters, North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un also wished Putin a happy birthday on Friday and praised him for "crushing the challenges and threats of the United States."
Newsweek reached out to the Russian Foreign Ministry for comment.
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