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Putin Praises Troops at Christmas Service

Putin Praises Troops at Christmas Service
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Russian President Vladimir Putin went to a special church service near Moscow to celebrate Christmas.

Many people in Russia celebrate Christmas on January 7.

Putin talked about how important it is for everyone to stick together and help each other.

He also praised the soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine, calling their work a holy mission.

Putin said that the soldiers are protecting their country, just like people have done for a long time in Russia.

He also talked about how churches help people in need and support the soldiers and their families.

This was the fourth year of the war in Ukraine, and Putin has been going to these services more often since the war started.

Key facts

Event
Russian Orthodox Christmas service
Date
January 6, 2025
Location
St George Victory Bearer church near Moscow
Participants
Vladimir Putin, uniformed servicemen, their families, clerics
Focus
Unity, charity, support for armed forces
War Context
Fourth year of Russia's war in Ukraine

Quotes

Vladimir Putin

President of Russia

“Russia’s warriors have always, as if at the Lord’s behest, carried out this mission of defending the Fatherland and its people, saving the Motherland and its people. At all times in Russia, this is how people have regarded their warriors, as those who, as if at the Lord’s behest, carry out this holy mission.”
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“Such important and in demand work deserves the most sincere recognition.”
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