Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Putin Praises Troops at Christmas Service
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.
Putin attended a Russian Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow on January 6, 2025.
He praised Russian troops, calling their mission in Ukraine a holy task to defend the Fatherland.
Putin highlighted the role of religious organizations in promoting unity and supporting those in need.
The service took place as Russia's war in Ukraine enters its fourth year.
Putin has frequently attended Christmas services, especially near Moscow since the war began.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian troops, their families, clerics
- What
- Putin attends Russian Orthodox Christmas service and praises troops
- When
- January 6, 2025
- Where
- St George Victory Bearer church near Moscow
- Why
- To promote unity, support troops, and observe religious traditions
- 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
