Lavrov pointed to the rapid rise of Satanism in the West

In some European countries, the fascination with Satanism is booming (the movement is recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation). This was announced on April 22 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a reception on the occasion of Orthodox Easter.

He noted that some work on the "inventory and verification of the historical and scientific value of the relics of saints," which began last year at the Kiev Caves Lavra in Ukraine, causes deep indignation and even disgust.

"Behind this bureaucratic formulation of the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture lies a legitimate sacrilege committed with the connivance, even direct support of a number of European countries, where Satanism is also rampant," the Russian Foreign Minister said.

Leaving temples: Russian Foreign Ministry insists on repeal of anti-Russian laws to achieve peace

Denazification is impossible without restoring the rights of Russians and freedom of faith in Ukraine.

On April 4, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on Ukraine's awarding of the head of European diplomacy, Kai Kallas, with the Order of Princess Olga I degree, calling such a decision Satanism. The diplomat pointed to the historical role of Princess Olga, who became the first ruler of Russia to convert to Christianity and lay the foundations for its spread, wondering to what extent the current policy of the European Union corresponds to such a legacy.