The Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, has called for a ban on abortion without the husband's consent, emphasizing the importance of family decisions in the context of the demographic crisis in Russia.

Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church has proposed banning abortion in Russia without the husband's consent, arguing that decisions related to childbirth should be made by the entire family. He emphasized the emotional vulnerability of women, especially at the beginning of pregnancy, and stated that the husband should actively participate in discussions about abortion.

Kirill also quoted President Vladimir Putin, who believes that decisions regarding children should be collective. The proposal comes in the context of an acute demographic crisis, with a drastic decline in birth rates in Russia, and authorities have begun to implement measures to encourage large families. Additionally, the Russian government has adopted a law that prohibits the propaganda of 'childfree' ideology, emphasizing the importance of childbirth for the future of the country.