Moscow Times/AFP: Ukraine to Limit Moscow-Linked Religious Groups: Zelensky
Ukraine will move to impose limitations on religious organizations in the country which have links to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address on Thursday.
"The National Security and Defense Council has instructed the government to propose to [parliament] a bill on proscribing activities in Ukraine by religious organizations affiliated with centers of influence in Russia," Zelensky said.
"National security officials should intensify measures to identify and counteract the subversive activities of the Russian special services in the religious space in Ukraine."
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WNU Editor: Ukraine President Zelensky is not alone. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau has also imposed sanctions on the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church .... Canada Imposes Sanctions On The Head Of The Russian Orthodox Church (July 10, 2022).
Ukraine President Zelensky Bans Religious Groups With Links To Moscow
Ukraine bans religious organizations with links to Russia -- AP
Ukraine bans religious organizations with links to Russia -- Washington Post)
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision to sanction Moscow Patriarchate -- Ukrinform
Ukraine sanctions clergymen of Moscow-backed Orthodox Church, one bishop under investigation -- Euromaidan Press
Zelensky cracks down on Ukraine's biggest church -- RT
Ukraines authorities explain why Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate is banned: it is dangerous for health and life -- Ukrayinska Pravda