Zelenskyy pledges "more steps" towards spiritual independence

Zelensky intends to lead the people to complete spiritual independence. Photo: FB Zelensky

Zelensky intends to lead the people to complete spiritual independence. Photo: FB Zelensky

On December 2, 2022, Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a new statement on a religious issue in his traditional video message.

“The other day we took several steps to ensure the spiritual independence of our people. I see that people support these steps and do it very powerfully. That is not all. There will be more steps. Ukraine will never stop halfway again,” the President said.

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