Relics of Dmitry Donskoy exhumed at the Kremlin to support Russian troops in Ukraine

The remains of Prince Dmitry Donskoy (1350-1389) were exhumed beneath the Kremlin cathedral with Vladimir Putin's approval.

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The Russian Orthodox Church and MPs are advocating to send these relics to the Ukrainian front to 'boost' soldiers' morale.

This move is part of a broader strategy to historically legitimize the war by the Russian leadership.

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