The Russian Orthodox Church sent a 700-year-old relic to Ukraine, consisting of the right hand of Dmitry Donskoy, a medieval Russian prince who led Russian forces against the Mongols.
The relic arrived in Donetsk, a city controlled by pro-Russian forces, under military honors. Dmitry Donskoy is a venerated figure in Russia for his victory at the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380 against the Mongol Empire.
Russian authorities and supporters of the military operation believe that the hand of the saintly prince can bring luck to the Kremlin's troops in the war against Ukraine. The delivery of the relic was treated as an event of great symbolic and religious importance.




