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Rep. Wilson Calls for Probe into Russian Orthodox Ties

11/26/2025

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Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) urges the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to investigate Russian Orthodox churches for ties to Russian intelligence.
They contend that the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) may be compromised.
An Orthodox delegation, including Ukrainian Orthodox Church representatives, refutes the claims, asserts UOC independence from Moscow, and notes UOC humanitarian efforts and military support against Russian aggression.

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Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) urges the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to investigate Russian Orthodox churches for ties to Russian intelligence.
They contend that the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) may be compromised.
An Orthodox delegation, including Ukrainian Orthodox Church representatives, refutes the claims, asserts UOC independence from Moscow, and notes UOC humanitarian efforts and military support against Russian aggression.