The current Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitan in Kiev, Metropolitan Volodymyr, is very ill, and has been for some time, with very advanced Parkinson's. There is some concern amongst some quarters that once he is no longer able to serve his Metropolitan upon his death or otherwise, Moscow will take a decision to appoint a more hardline Metropolitan in Kiev, which could complicate the situation.
Le métropolite Vladimir du Patriarcat de Moscou à Kiev est très malade, à un stade avancé de la maladie de Parkinson. Certains craignent qu'après son départ, Moscou nomme un métropolite beaucoup plus intransigeant à Kiev, ce qui compliquerait d'autant la situation.