Kirill (Patriarch Of Moscow). (№ 279893)

The Church has always recognized that war is evil, a manifestation of nesting in human hearts fratricidal hatred. However, the Church does not prohibit her children from participating in hostilities if we are talking about the defense of the Fatherland, freedom and security of others. In such cases, the war is considered to be extremely undesirable but means. <...> We are convinced that evil will must be stopped. Sometimes this requires the use of force, and with sadness, we acknowledge this sad necessity.