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    Ukraine moves towards separate church, as conflict with Russia leads to major schism
    Dec17

    Ukraine moves towards separate church, as conflict with Russia leads to major schism

    Ukraine has taken a major step towards creating its own independent Orthodox church, separating it from Russia’s and deepening a major split. …read more Source: ABC...

    U.S. Ukraine Envoy: Idea Of Extra Russia Sanctions ‘Gaining Traction’
    Dec17

    U.S. Ukraine Envoy: Idea Of Extra Russia Sanctions ‘Gaining Traction’

    A drive to impose more sanctions on Russia seems to be “gaining some traction” following a naval confrontation in the Black Sea last month, according to the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    US envoy: Push for more sanctions over Russian seizure of Ukrainian vessels is gaining traction
    Dec17

    US envoy: Push for more sanctions over Russian seizure of Ukrainian vessels is gaining traction

    The U.S. envoy to the conflict in Ukraine said Monday that the push for sanctions on Russia over its aggression toward the Ukrainian Navy last month is “gaining some traction.”Reuters reported that U.S. diplomat Kurt Volker said in an online… …read more Source: The...

    US envoy dismisses Russia’s warnings of Ukraine attack
    Dec17

    US envoy dismisses Russia’s warnings of Ukraine attack

    The special envoy of the United States on Ukraine has dismissed Russia’s warning of a Ukrainian offensive near Crimea as an attempt to deflect attention from its own aggressive actions …read more Source: ABC...

    US envoy dismisses Russia’s warnings of Ukraine attack
    Dec17

    US envoy dismisses Russia’s warnings of Ukraine attack

    The special envoy of the United States on Ukraine has dismissed Russia’s warning of a Ukrainian offensive near Crimea as an attempt to deflect attention from its own aggressive actions. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...

    Robert Mueller’s Legal Masterpiece
    Dec17

    Robert Mueller’s Legal Masterpiece

    It’s been 18 months since Robert Mueller took over the Russia investigation, and still nobody really knows what he’ll do next. The Daily Beast reported on Thursday morning that the special counsel’s inquiry is entering a new phase focused on influence from Middle Eastern countries. Later that evening, The Washington Post...

    Ukraine Church Head: We Need To Build ‘Our Future Together’
    Dec17

    Ukraine Church Head: We Need To Build ‘Our Future Together’

    The leader of the newly unified Orthodox Church of Ukraine says he believes that all Orthodox clergy in Ukraine “will gradually reach the understanding that there is no other outcome than being part of this united Ukrainian church and building our future together.” Metropolitan Epifaniy spoke to RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service in...

    ‘A Church Without Putin’: Ukraine’s Orthodox Christians Declare Independence From Moscow
    Dec17

    ‘A Church Without Putin’: Ukraine’s Orthodox Christians Declare Independence From Moscow

    In a development that may receive little attention in the West, but could have important geopolitical implications, three Orthodox Church bodies in Ukraine united at the weekend to choose a new head. …read more Source: CNS...

    France, Ukraine, Reindeer: Your Monday Briefing
    Dec17

    France, Ukraine, Reindeer: Your Monday Briefing

    Let us help you start your day. …read more Source: The New York...

    New Ukrainian Orthodox Leader Gives First Liturgy, Urging Unity
    Dec16

    New Ukrainian Orthodox Leader Gives First Liturgy, Urging Unity

    In his first liturgy as leader of the new Ukrainian national Orthodox church, Metropolitan Epifaniy has urged Ukrainians to unite and pray for peace in the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...