Putin uses Christmas to justify war against Ukraine - CPD
Kyiv • UNN
Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas with servicemen and their families, stating that they are fulfilling a “sacred mission of defending the homeland.” The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine notes that the Kremlin presents aggression as a “holy war,” militarizing Russian society.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas on January 7 with military personnel and their families. To justify the war against Ukraine, he once again used a church service, reports UNN with reference to the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
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During the service, Putin stated that Russian servicemen, "by the Lord's command," are performing a "sacred mission of defending the fatherland."
This is a systemic propaganda line of the Kremlin - to present aggression against Ukraine as a "holy war." Such a mixture of religion, state ideology, and the army demonstrates the total militarization of Russian society
They added: while throughout the world Christmas remains a holiday of peace, love, and family, Putin turns it into an instrument of war propaganda.
Instead of words about reconciliation - glorification of war, instead of family warmth - demonstrative closeness to the army. Putin's militarized Christmas once again shows that the Kremlin is preparing Russian society for a long war
Recall
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that he "will resolve the issue by military means if Ukraine does not seek peace."