Geopolitical tensions rise near NATO borders as the Russian Orthodox Church is reported to support the Russian state during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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Updated Jun 11
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What happened
Geopolitical tensions rise near NATO borders as the Russian Orthodox Church is reported to support the Russian state during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of threatening unchecked expansion into Europe and co-opting the church for state ideological goals.Sub-event
Church supports Russian state during Ukraine conflict.1 source
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The entities involved
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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Russian Orthodox Church
autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church
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