As a result of Russian aggression, contradictions tear apart the UOC-MP; some priests want independence and are outraged by Patriarch Kirill. However, the senior clergy are wriggling around like a frying pan to come up with arguments about why they should remain under Moscow's leadership.Читати українськоюBefore reading, please mind, that's the original article was published in 2022 but data are actual today.

Having launched a war against Ukraine and found itself in the role of a global pariah, Russia is trying to change this status and is trying to enlist the support of the countries of the so-called "global south." To do this, it uses various methods. In this article, we will show how Russia uses religion, in particular Orthodoxy, to spread its influence and disinformation about the war in Ukraine on the African continent.Читати українською