Mikhalkov: God sent the war so that Russia would understand true values

Director comments on the consequences of the war for society

Russian filmmaker and actor Nikita Mikhalkov shared his views on the causes and consequences of the war Russia is waging against Ukraine. According to him, this conflict should help Russians rethink true values.

Mikhalkov emphasised that the events he refers to as the "SVO" are helping Russian citizens understand the true meaning of important life priorities.

Comment on divine purpose

Commenting on his position, the director noted that his statements might seem unusual.

«Я вже говорив це. Я розумію, що ця фраза досить дивна, але нам Господь послав СВО, щоб ми отямилися, щоб ми зрозуміли, чого варті справжні цінності і якими вони є» (I have said this before. I understand that this phrase is quite strange, but God sent us the SVO so that we would come to our senses, so that we would understand what true values are worth and what they are), Mikhalkov stated.