On the occasion of Christmas, President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, sent a letter to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, which, among others, states the following:

"To you and all Orthodox Christians in the Russian Federation, I extend my heartfelt Christmas congratulations and sincere wishes that you spend it in good health, peace and tranquility. May this most joyous holiday of reconciliation, unity and family harmony bring love and good will to all hearts, and happiness and every progress to homes.

The year behind us was a difficult one, but it showed that in times burdened by challenges, through understanding, solidarity and love for one's neighbor, we can resist temptations. I am glad that Serbia and Russia, even in this time of uncertainty, have shown closeness and firm friendship.

I also take this opportunity to thank you for the active support that Russia lends to Serbia in defending the interests of the Serbian people and the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo and Metohija. I would like to express my special gratitude to you for your personal commitment to completing the works on the mosaic in the Church of St. Sava and for the warm message you sent", reads the letter from President Vucic.

President Vucic also sent a letter with Christmas greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.

Belgrade, 6 January 2021