Ukraine Passes Law to Halt Activities of Russian Orthodox Church-Linked Religious Bodies
Kyiv, Ukraine — In a significant legislative move, Ukraine’s parliament has approved a contentious law that directly impacts religious organizations affiliated with Russia. The Verkhovna Rada passed Law No. 8371 with a robust majority of 265 votes, signaling a bold step toward severing ecclesiastical ties with Moscow amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. This new legislation, pending approval from President Volodymyr Zelensky, specifically targets the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and its affiliated institutions in Ukraine, aiming to terminate their activities within the country. The decision garnered support from a broad political spectrum, with votes from both President … Read more