The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill, who is now visiting Ukraine, said that he appreciates the efforts of the Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovich to establish better relations between the state and the Church. Read the story here.
Asked why the Russian Orthodox Church has decorated Mr. Yanukovich with its highest award – St. Vladimir order, His Holiness said that Mr. Yanukovich is a true Christian politician who does much for education and culture.
