Russia: Patriarch Kirill delivers Divine Liturgy in candlelit Moscow Cathedral for 70th birthday
One thing that makes it so easy for the news media to manipulate American attitudes about Russia is the lack of knowledge Americans have about Russia. Most people have only heard of Putin and no one else. They have no idea that there are many other important figures in Russia who actively shape policy in Russia. This makes it easy for the news media to perpetuate the myth that Putin is a dictator. This false narrative can be easily refuted if people take a little time to learn something about the political landscape within Russia. Patriarch Krill has a huge influence on policies in Russia. No info in this video pertaining to policies, but it's not hard to imagine what policies would be supported by a conservative Russian Orthodox religious leader.