Ukrainian Parliament Advances Bill to Ban the Ukrainian Orthodox Church over Alleged Ties to Moscow
Ukraine’s parliament voted to advance legislation seen as effectively banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church over its ties to Moscow.
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Russian Strike on Odesa Leaves One Dead, Dozens Injured and Historic Cathedral Badly Damaged
Russia struck the Ukranian Black Sea city of Odesa again on Sunday, leaving one dead, dozens injured and a historic cathedral badly damaged.
Religious Tensions as Zelensky Evicts Orthodox Monks from Sacred Monastery
The Kremlin cites the termination of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s lease as further proof that Russia’s actions over the past year in Ukraine are justified — claiming that Russia is defending a beleaguered Orthodox population.
Kyiv-Backed Church Lets Ukrainians Move Christmas to Break with Russians
BOBRYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do the Russians. But not this year, or at least not all of them.
‘Enemies of Christ’ – Moscow Denounces Zelensky Govt After Raids on Russia-Linked Churches
Russian officials have denounced the Ukrainian government as “enemies of Christ and the Orthodox faith” over security service raids on churches accused of links to Moscow.
