Russian-backed separatists in 2014 took control of the Donbas region and established what they called the People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. But one thing is clear: any control that Russia or Russian-backed forces have over Ukraine is dangerous to believers not affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church.Ĭrimea and the Donbas offer examples of how Russia's influence brings religious oppression. The full scope of the consequences of Russia's invasion is still unknown. Among the countless tragedies and hardships that a Russian victory would mean for the Ukrainian people is a rollback of religious freedom. They don't want to live under the control of Russia or Russian proxies, and for many good reasons. Enduring almost two weeks of attacks from one of the most sophisticated militaries in the world, the Ukrainian people have proven their resolve. Ukrainians are inspiring the world with their determination to fight back against Russia's unprovoked invasion. (Photo credit: YURIY DYACHYSHYN/AFP via Getty Images) Ukrainian Catholic faithfuls pray during a service at the Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on March 7, 2022, 12 days after Russia launched a military invasion on Ukraine.
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