Rubbed Orthodox crosses: the new Constitution of the Russian Federation for children caused a scandal
A special textbook for schoolchildren on the Constitution of Russia from the Phoenix publishing house has appeared in Russian marketplaces. Orthodox crosses were "rubbed" on the cover of the ...
PHOTO GALLERY: Ultra-Orthodox communities celebrate Purim in Israel
Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes read the Book of Esther, which tells the story of the Jewish ...
The Daily Telegraph13d
Tech boss is Russian spymaster who has led cells across Europe ... and is now on the run
During the decade he worked as a Russian asset, he was also “co-operating” with rival secret services around the world and ...
National Catholic Reporter13d
At 3 years of war, Russian Catholics reflect on the place of their small community
The Feb. 24 anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine was an opportunity to offer "ever more fervent prayers for peace," ...
Reuters21d
Russian, Iranian oil supply to China rebounds as new vessels cash in on the trade
SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) - China's imports of Russian Far East crude and Iranian oil are set to rebound in March as non-sanctioned tankers, drawn by lucrative payoffs, joined the trade ...
The New York Times22d
Long Shunned, Pro-Russia Politicians in Ukraine See an Opening
The timing was significant — it was posted on the same day that the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas Eve, though the Ukrainian church switched in 2023 to celebrating Christmas on Dec ...
La Croix22d
Defying Putin and the Patriarch, exiled Russian Orthodox priests lead silent resistance
Recently, however, he noted a subtle shift: “During the Orthodox Christmas interviews in early January, several priests sent to the Ukrainian front reported to Patriarch Kirill that the Russian ...
ABC Mundial23d
Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Putin's 'trivial' Christmas truce
The ceasefire, scheduled to start at 12:00 Moscow time (09:00 GMT), will coincide with the Russian Orthodox Christmas. Mr Putin asked Ukraine to reciprocate, but Kyiv quickly rejected the request.
CNN24d
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy. The vote against the ...
CNN24d
Russia says it’s open to economic cooperation with US on rare earth minerals and energy
Russia says it is open for economic cooperation with the United States, including on energy and mining rare earth minerals. Moscow’s comments came after US President Donald Trump said Monday he ...
The Christian Post24d
'Russian jihadism': Ukrainian patriarch fearful for church's survival
it enforces them into the Russian Orthodox Church, drives them into exile, or sends them to perish in prison camps," he continued. Borys Gudziak, the metropolitan archbishop of Philadelphia, and ...
The Independent25d
Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine's sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war
Bartholomew, who has consistently shown support for Ukraine since the war began, recognized the Orthodox Church of Ukraine as independent from Moscow in 2019 — a move that prompted Russian ...