At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
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Secret ‘Mission’ for Peace in Ukraine May Show Limits of Pope’s Influence
Since Francis made cryptic reference to a Vatican peace effort, the suggestion has elicited denial or bewilderment by war’s protagonists.
Missing From Czech Spa Town Popular With Russians: Russians
Since the 18th century, Russians have flocked to the healing waters of Karlovy Vary. Now, the Czech government has barred them from visiting the country, and the town must reinvent itself.
Zelensky Proposes Banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church Led by Putin Ally
Ukraine’s president called for legislation to prevent an ancient branch of the Orthodox Church, led by a Putin ally, from operating in his country, but it remains unclear how that would work.
Ukraine Raids Holy Site Amid Suspicion of Orthodox Church Tied to Moscow
The security services said they searched for spies and weapons at the Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv. Dozens of priests have been arrested since the war began on charges of aiding Russia.
Pope Francis: Arming Ukraine Can Be ‘Morally Acceptable’
The pontiff said that it is acceptable for countries to provide weapons to Ukraine so that the country can defend itself, but stressed that communication channels with Russia should remain open.
Priests in Ukrainian Orthodox Church Come Under Suspicion
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church was once a dominant force in the country, but now officials suspect that some priests may be collaborating with Russia.
Battered by Russian Shells, a Monastery Remains Loyal to Moscow
The monks and nuns cloistered in a monastery complex in eastern Ukraine absorb daily bombardments from Russian artillery. And yet they remain loyal to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Battered by Russian Shells, a Monastery Remains Loyal to Moscow
The monks and nuns cloistered in a monastery complex in eastern Ukraine absorb daily bombardments from Russian artillery. And yet they remain loyal to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church Breaks With Moscow Over War
The Council of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church said that it disagreed with the Moscow Patriarch’s position on the war.