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Zelensky Suspends Citizenship of Pro-Russian Cleric Onufrii

7/2/2025

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Ukrainian President Zelensky has taken a bold step by suspending Metropolitan Onufrii's citizenship, citing his Russian passport and connections to the Russian Orthodox Church. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) revealed that Onufrii failed to disclose his Russian citizenship and has been accused of supporting Moscow, as the UOC-MP faces increasing scrutiny for potential collaboration with Russian forces during the ongoing conflict.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky has taken a bold step by suspending Metropolitan Onufrii's citizenship, citing his Russian passport and connections to the Russian Orthodox Church. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) revealed that Onufrii failed to disclose his Russian citizenship and has been accused of supporting Moscow, as the UOC-MP faces increasing scrutiny for potential collaboration with Russian forces during the ongoing conflict.