Putin cherry picks from Bible texts in his speeches

07-02-2023

Eastern Europe

Johannes Visscher, RD

Putin cherry picks from Bible texts in his speeches

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Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Photo AFP, Kremlin.ru

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