Zelensky hails vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church

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August 20, 2024 at 2:31 a.m.·1 min read

Ukraine’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelensky who said it would bolster Ukraine’s independence. Kyiv has been trying to curb religious and social links with Russia for years—a process that was accelerated by Moscow’s 2022 invasion, which the powerful Russian Orthodox Church endorsed. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP, Reuters)

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