The Russian president Vladimir Putin and the mayor of Moscow Sergei Sobyanin They watched together with a multitude of believers the resurrection of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Cyrila loyal supporter of the Russian leader and defender of the war in Ukraine.

Hours after the declaration of unilateral Easter truce, which Kiev He described only words, since the battles continuedPutin and Sobianin were found at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior to watch the function, as shown in video.

Holding a thin red candle and wearing a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, the Russian leader made his cross many times when Cyril said “Christ Risen”.

Putin always watches the functions at great ecclesiastical holidays. For the Orthodox Russians, Easter is the most important religious celebration.

Cyril has strongly supported the war in Ukraine, which is now in his fourth year. Thousands were killed, the vast majority of Ukrainians, and millions were expelled from their homes since Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.