First, I share the question posed by ExRARRadar concerning “... and what is the relation of this topic to mil. aviation?”
Second, as for the subject, I see neither secrets, nor place for conspiracy there. Putin is on good terms with patriarch Cyrril (or Kirill) whom I also call “the CEO of the Russian Orthodox Church, Inc.” and supports his efforts on consolidation of all orthodox folks in Europe, plus improving the links with the Catholics (I recall there was a meeting with the Pope not long ago, after many decades of ignoring each other). Who would call those efforts counter-productive while facing the raise of radical Islam (also in Europe)?