Delivering a state-of-the-nation address to the Russian people today, Putin railed against perceived Western stupidity and said the West was waging a culture war against Russian Orthodox Christian values.
'The Anglican Church is considering a gender-neutral God. May God forgive them for they know not what they do,' Putin declared.
'Millions of people in the West understand they are being led to a real spiritual catastrophe,' he added.
He went on to accuse Western nations of changing historical facts to suit 'woke' ideologies and staunchly criticised the Church's recent discussions on allowing priests to 'bless' same-sex marriages.
'They distort historical facts, constantly attack our culture, the Russian Orthodox Church, and other traditional religions of our country.
'Look at what they do with their own peoples: the destruction of the family, cultural and national identity, perversion, and the abuse of children are declared the norm. And priests are forced to bless same-sex marriages,' Putin said.
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