https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-is-sending-dead-princes-and-saints-into-battleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-is-sending-dead-princes-and-saints-into-battlehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-russia-is-sending-dead-princes-and-saints-into-battle#u95766Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:27:39 +0000Russia is sending relics of medieval princes and saints to its troops on the front lines in Ukraine, including a fragment of the remains of Dmitry Donskoy, a prince who fought for Moscow over six centuries ago. This unusual form of support aims to boost morale and provide 'spiritual strength' to Russian soldiers as they dig in for another winter in eastern Ukraine. The Russian Orthodox Church is involved in this effort, highlighting the close ties between the Kremlin and the church.Why it mattersThe war in Ukraine is entering another winter, with Russian troops facing mass casualties