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House Republicans Host Delegation Urging Ukraine to Repeal Church Ban

12/21/2025

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A group of House Republicans hosted an Orthodox Christian delegation that accused Ukraine of religious persecution.
Sen. Chuck Grassley and others cited the Kremlin's use of the church to undermine U.S. support for Ukraine.
The delegation urged Congress to press Ukraine to repeal the law banning the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.

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A group of House Republicans hosted an Orthodox Christian delegation that accused Ukraine of religious persecution.
Sen. Chuck Grassley and others cited the Kremlin's use of the church to undermine U.S. support for Ukraine.
The delegation urged Congress to press Ukraine to repeal the law banning the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.