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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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
- Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and Oman, are engaging in direct talks with Tehran as the Iran war increases regional risk, leading to calls for multinational defense cooperation with the US/NATO.
- KC-10 tankers, based in Texas, served in Middle East and NATO operations using General Electric engines.
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Russian Orthodox Church
autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church
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