The Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church claims that NATO "intercepted" him with a fighter jet over Kaliningrad.

The Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill (whose secular name is Vladimir Gundyaev), recounted that during a flight to Kaliningrad, his plane was "intercepted" by a NATO F-16 fighter. According to him, this was a manifestation of pressure or threat from the Alliance. Kirill categorically stated: "You won't scare the Patriarch - that's for sure!", presenting himself as an aerial hero and spiritual leader with special "heavenly" protections.

However, it is unclear whether the fighter jet in question has shown any hostility at all, or has simply followed standard procedure for identifying an aircraft near NATO borders. Meanwhile, the Patriarch continues to advocate for loyalty to the Kremlin, calling for prayers for the President of the Russian Federation and for the education of youth in the spirit of "service to the Motherland".

Comments on social media did not take long - many users mocked the story, calling it "fantasy for a spiritual pilot". The source of the information is statements by Kirill, disseminated by Russian media.