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Ukraine moves to ban Orthodox church it claims is linked with Moscow

The Ukrainian Parliament outlawed the Moscow-based Russian Orthodox Church, citing its strong support for Russia's invasion

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

'No Matter The Faith': East Ukraine Marks Epiphany Despite War Divide

Military medic Natalya carried a jug of water blessed by priests at the Sviatogirsk monastery in east Ukraine as she celebrated Orthodox Epiphany in a Russian-affiliated church, despite the war.

International Business Times · Jan 20, 2025

Is Ukraine’s largest church still pro-Russian?

Ukraine is preparing to celebrate Christmas on December 25 for a second year but divisions persist.

Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 908

As the war enters its 908th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024

Ukraine's parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target

Ukraine’s parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Ukraine's parliament advances bill seen as targeting Orthodox church with historic ties to Moscow

Ukraine’s parliament has overwhelmingly voted to advance legislation seen as effectively banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church over its ties to Moscow

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

The Guardian view on Orthodox Christianity in Ukraine: breaking with Moscow

Editorial: Vladimir Putin’s revanchist ambition to reconstitute ‘Holy Rus’ by force has destroyed ancient ties and religious bonds

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

Russia demands that Ukraine free Orthodox 'martyr' cleric from house arrest

Russia on Wednesday demanded that Ukraine free a top Orthodox cleric placed under house arrest by a Kyiv court this month in connection with allegations he had glorified Russia's invasion and stoked religious divisions.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2023

Russia’s presidency of UN security council a ‘symbolic blow’, says Ukraine

The last time Moscow held the post was in February 2022, when its troops launched invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

Scuffles at Kyiv monastery as Church accused of Russia ties resists eviction

Scuffles broke out outside a Kyiv monastery on Thursday after a Ukrainian branch of the Orthodox Church that the government says has ties with Russia defied an eviction order.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023