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Coverage dated December 1, 2022

Ukraine officials press to ban Russian-affiliated religious sects: Zelensky

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Ukraine's Security Service reportedly found Russian propaganda at a branch of the Moscow Patriarchate, which is affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church.

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  1. Newsweek

    Ukraine officials press to ban Russian-affiliated religious sects: Zelensky (opens Newsweek)

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    Ukraine's Security Service reportedly found Russian propaganda at a branch of the Moscow Patriarchate, which is affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church.

  2. Winchester Star

    Ukraine bans religious organizations with links to Russia (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Ukraine has banned the activities of religious organizations “affiliated with centers of influence” in Russia and says it will examine the links between the Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox churches. Ukrainian

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Ukraine bans activities of religious groups with ties to Russia, fearing their collaboration in war (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Ukraine says it will examine the links between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox Church, whose patriarch has defended the war.

  4. Deseret News

    Zelenskyy seeks ban on Moscow-connected religious groups (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a new law which bans certain religious groups from Ukraine may be key to securing ‘Ukraine’s spiritual independence.’

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Ukraine bans religious organizations linked to Russia (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Ukraine has banned the activities of religious organizations "affiliated with centers of influence" in Russia and says it will examine the links between the Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox churches.

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