On Thursday, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia informed President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev concerning the results of his pastoral trip to Ukraine. President Medvedev expressed his support of Patriarch's commitment to maintain the unity of people of two countries. He also said that after listening to Patriarch's account of the trip he would make several decisions. "We shall discuss your visit," President Medvedev said opening the meeting. "I am interested to know about your impressions."
Medvedev: Russia will build its relations with Ukraine with due account of Patriarch’s opinion