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Zelensky hails vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill visit the Trinity-Serge Cathedral in Serguiev Possad on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. © Alexei Nikolsky, AP

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.

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