The head of state stated this during a press conference with media representatives on Wednesday, November 16.
"The SBU reacts in a certain way to certain people from the UOC-MP. We do not interfere, though they must answer for their actions, just like any other person," he said.
The president said he is aware of the latest incident with Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, where a chant glorifying Russia was performed. According to him, a criminal investigation has been opened in connection with the incident.
"This is how we are to fight such things - in accordance with the law. I am not an expert in church law, but I want to understand so I can help. There are those saying that we should strengthen the subjectivity of the institution that deals with religions (the Department of Religions and Nationalities under the Ministry of Culture). I see that there is a demand in society for the state to help in this matter. However, everything must be done according to the law," Zelensky emphasized.
As reported previously, the Security Service has opened a criminal investigation into the incident that occurred on November 12 in one of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve churches. There, on the 262nd day of the full-scale Russian invasion, the chant about the awakening of Russia was performed.
There have been several cases of the UOC-MP clergy collaborating with the enemy.