'Holy Mission': Putin Attends Orthodox Christmas Service Amid Ukraine War
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Firstpost•07-01-2026, 07:58
'Holy Mission': Putin Attends Orthodox Christmas Service Amid Ukraine War
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow as the Ukraine war enters its fourth year.
- •Putin used the occasion to emphasize unity, charity, and support for the armed forces, framing the conflict as a "holy mission."
- •The service was held at the St George Victory Bearer church, with Putin seen among uniformed servicemen and their families.
- •Putin praised Russia's troops for "defending the Fatherland and its people," equating their actions to a divine mission.
- •The Kremlin's Christmas greeting highlighted the Russian Orthodox Church's role in strengthening social unity and supporting war participants.
Why It Matters: Putin uses Orthodox Christmas to rally support for Ukraine war, framing it as a "holy mission" for national unity.
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