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Why Russia is sending dead princes and saints into battle
Russia is deploying the remains of medieval princes and Orthodox saints as part of its war effort, a CNN report examines. The practice mixes religious symbolism with military messaging, with the Orthodox Church playing a growing role in framing the invasion of Ukraine as a sacred cause. Observers are debating what the use of holy relics on the battlefield says about the Kremlin's wartime ideology.
Why now: Readers are drawn to the unusual blend of religion, history and military propaganda in Russia's war narrative.
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