Russian Orthodox Church Accused of Weaponizing Faith in Ukraine’s Temporarily Occupied Territories

Russian Orthodox Church Accused of Weaponizing Faith in Ukraine’s Temporarily Occupied Territories

The religious landscape in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories has drastically changed, with churches destroyed, seized, or repurposed to serve the Russian agenda. As Russian forces continue their occupation, the suppression of religious groups, particularly those outside the Russian Orthodox Church’s (ROC) control, has intensified. Russian media outlet Novaya Gazeta Evropa reported on April 3, that Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) religious l…