Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilus III in Moscow called the war in Ukraine «a situation along the western border of the Russian Federation»

«The Middle East bishop in the Kremlin was accompanied by Patriarch Kirill»

«Vladyka expressed admiration for the Russian leader, calling him a defender of the Orthodox faith»

«The head of the Kremlin presented the Patriarch with the Order of Friendship “for a significant contribution to strengthening cooperation and spiritual ties with Russia.”»

«The cleric, who wanted to take on the role of mediator in the negotiations, is visiting Moscow»

«The priest also said that he admires the Russian president, prays for him every day and is ready to facilitate peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv»