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Russia uses Christian relics in war against Ukraine

Russian propaganda seeks to create the impression of a holy war in Ukraine. Military personnel received parts of medieval princes' remains for moral support and religious justification of the conflict.

In brief

  • Russia uses Christian relics in the war.
  • They transferred a fragment of Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s remains.
  • Prince Dmitry Donskoy is celebrated as the victor of the Battle of Kulikovo.
  • Propaganda aims to create the impression of a holy war.
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  • УНІАНOligarch-owned
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  • АпострофIndependent
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    Князі та святі замість героїв сучасності: CNN про нові образи російської пропаганди

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