Head of the UOC KP Filaret: war in Ukraine has positive effects

The war with Russia has positive effects for Ukraine. It was reported in a live program at Espresso TV head of the UOC KP Filaret Denisenko.

“We can see all out trials improve our being. Our army has become stronger. But for the war, it would have been weak. Ukraine is torn apart by various parties and flows, but thanks to the war and sufferings the Ukrainian nation is getting consolidated. Isn’t it better? It is,” he said.


“Besides, our society is facing changes – reforms, fight with corruption. It is still on; nevertheless the corruption will be defeated. It means we will have our own funds and no longer ask Europe for help. God will lead us to the better through trials,” concluded the UOC KP chief.   

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