When the wolf quickly puts on the sheep's skin

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According to the general, such lists allegedly existed at the beginning of the war, when Russian forces occupied Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, and other Ukrainian cities.

The statement is highly expressive. After all, many OCU clergy were on the occupied territories at the time, yet no reports of mass executions emerged. Moreover, a question arises: if the Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) truly had such information, why is it being disclosed now, 1,000 days into the war?

We dare to assume that Budanov’s statement was coordinated with Serhiy Dumenko, or perhaps even made at his request. The two maintain a close relationship: they meet every few months, exchange orders and commendations, and are generally on excellent terms.

The OCU may be entering a challenging period. The U.S. administration has changed, and its supporters are retreating into the shadows. There is also dissatisfaction with Epifaniy’ actions in the Patriarchate of Constantinople. It is possible that Dumenko and his associates will have to answer for their actions: the violent seizures of churches, assaults, lies, slander against UOC clergy and believers, incitement of hatred, and more.

What can be done?

As the saying goes, a rolling stone gathers no moss. And now, thanks to connections with HUR, a bandit and aggressor is being transformed, "with a flick of the wrist," into something close to a "victim."

Nice try, Serhiy Petrovych. But it is unlikely to change anything.

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