Russia's Orthodox patriarch, marking Christmas, says West trying …
Jan 7, 2025 · Item 1 of 3 Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Christmas liturgy at the Church of St. George the Victorious on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow, Russia January 7, 2025.
Why Do Russians Observe Christmas On January 7, What Has
Jan 7, 2025 · Patriarch Kirill, a backer of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, blessed icons and crosses that were to be engraved with the president’s initials and sent to servicemen in the 34-month-old war in Ukraine, Russian news agencies quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying. Krill stressed that Russia presents a challenge to powerful countries.
Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service at Church of St. George …
Jan 6, 2025 · Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an overnight Orthodox Christmas service at the Church of St. George the Victorious on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow. As a rule, Putin celebrates...
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends Orthodox Christmas …
Jan 7, 2025 · Russian President Vladimir Putin joined the congregation for an Orthodox Christmas service in Moscow on Monday evening. Putin attended Church of St George the Victorious on Poklonnaya Hill alongside veterans of Russia’s special …
Russia says Christmas Day attack on Ukraine was a success, as
Dec 25, 2024 · Ukraine's air force has just given more details on Russia's Christmas Day attack. It says Russia targeted Ukrainian energy facilities using "air, ground, and sea-based missiles", as well as...
Orthodox Christmas: Why it’s celebrated by ... - Associated Press News
Jan 6, 2024 · Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday. Russian, Serbian and Georgian Orthodox are among those following the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the revised Gregorian calendar used by Catholics and Protestants.
Russia launches massive Christmas Day attack on Ukraine - NBC News
Dec 25, 2024 · Many Ukrainians were celebrating without heat or power after Russia launched a Christmas Day attack on the country’s energy infrastructure, an act that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after 'massive' Russian strike
Dec 25, 2024 · U.S. President Joe Biden condemned Russia's Christmas Day attacks on Ukraine's energy grid in a statement on Wednesday. Biden called the strikes "outrageous" and said that the Ukranian people deserve heat and electricity in the winter.
Zelenskyy denounces Russia's Christmas Day missile and drone ... - CBS News
Dec 25, 2024 · A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
Putin 'deliberately' chose Christmas Day for a massive ... - Yahoo
Dec 25, 2024 · Russia launched an attack on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure on Christmas Day in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as an "inhumane" move, according to multiple reports.