Russia’s church arm in Ukraine recognized as foreign-linked
After refusing to cut Russia ties, the Moscow Patriarchate's so-called Ukrainian Orthodox Church is now legally foreign-affiliated.
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Ukrainian Church holds first service in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra caves since its independence from Moscow Patriarchate
For the first time in history, prayers in Ukrainian echo where Kremlin influence once held sway.
Baptist-led church council in Kyiv warns: Russia must be condemned or real peace won’t come
Clergy say “peace” without justice only rewards atrocity and emboldens future aggression.
Proposed law may terminate Russian Orthodox Church operations in Estonia
Estonia’s Interior Minister advocates legal action against the Moscow-linked Orthodox Church, citing ties to Russian aggression and sovereignty concerns.
Zelenskyy seeks promotion of national Orthodox Church from metropolitanate to patriarchate
President Zelenskyy says he advocated for elevating the Orthodox Church of Ukraine to patriarchate status during a recent meeting with Constantinople exarchs, while stressing state non-interference in church affairs.
Zelenskyy signs law banning religious institutions linked to Russia
Religious organizations will have a nine-month period in Ukraine to sever ties with Russia or face potential ban.
Ukraine’s parliament speaker signs bill banning Russian-linked religious organizations
The law will empower authorities to scrutinize and potentially disband any religious entity found to be collaborating with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 909: Ukraine bans Moscow-affiliated churches in historic step
Meanwhile, Germany has announced plans to deliver four IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine in 2024.
Parliament bans Moscow-affiliated churches in Ukraine
Ukraine's parliament passed a law banning Russian-affiliated religious organizations. The law permits courts to suspend these organizations' activities, giving them nine months to sever ties with Moscow.
Moscow-backed church’s priest accused of spying for Russian military intel in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine's Security Service says it thwarted Russian air strikes on Ukrainian railways in Kharkiv Oblast, arresting a Moscow-backed church priest and railway employee for gathering intelligence on Ukrainian military train movements for Russia's GRU.
Ukrainian parliament to consider ban on Russian-aligned church next month
A bill prohibiting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate will be the first law on the agenda at the next parliamentary session.
Law enforcement finds literature justifying Moscow war in Russian churches across Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church has been accussedof helping the Kremlin to advance its political interests and infiltrate other countries.
Spain detains smugglers of Ukraine’s historic artifacts worth over USD 63 mln
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and Spanish police arrested a group of smugglers in Madrid, including a…
SBU: Russian Orthodox Church training mercenaries to fight against Ukraine
A Ukrainian security agency claims the Russian Orthodox Church is creating private military groups to recruit and train mercenaries for combat against Ukraine, says training happening at churches.
Official says majority of Ukrainians are against Russian-affiliated church in Ukraine
More than 80% of Ukrainians want a complete ban of the Moscow-affiliated Orthodox Church in Ukraine, the Chairman…
Fact check for Tucker Carlson: Russia, not Ukraine, is persecuting Christians
Sorry Tucker, Ukrainians are still praying, just not for Russian victory anymore, no matter how you twist Ukraine's fully justified actions.
Ukraine orders Russian-aligned Orthodox church to leave Kyiv monastery within two days
Ukrainian officials have ordered a historically Russian-aligned wing of the Orthodox Church - Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the…
Kremlin has made defending Moscow Patriarchate key part of Russian foreign policy, Russian expert says
The revised Foreign Policy Concept paper the Kremlin released this week has declared that the defense of the…
Moscow Patriarchate’s war in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra: church turmoil in Ukraine, explained
Hello father Cyril. Please get us up to speed on what's happening in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Who has…
SBU charges Moscow-linked Kyiv monastery abbot with inciting religious hatred and denying Russian aggression
Dubbed by Ukrainian media as "Pasha Mercedes" for his fondness for luxury cars and regular violations of traffic…