https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-visits-newly-unearthed-remains-of-medieval-russian-princeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-visits-newly-unearthed-remains-of-medieval-russian-princehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-visits-newly-unearthed-remains-of-medieval-russian-prince#u45869Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:08 +0000Russian President Putin visited the newly unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince Dmitry Donskoy, who led the Rus to defeat the Mongol Golden Horde at Kulikovo in 1380. The Russian Orthodox Church announced the discovery of Donskoy's relics. There were plans to send the relics to Ukraine, but it is unclear if they were used in the war.Why it mattersDmitry Donskoy was a significant historical figure in Russia, leading the country to a crucial victory against the Mongol Golden Horde. The discovery and handling of his relics have religious and cultural implications. The visit by Putin m