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Orthodox Nuns Accused of Funding Ukraine Conflict Amid Scandal

1/19/2026

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A network of Orthodox nuns linked to Belarusian St. Elisabeth Convent is accused of funding military units involved in the Ukraine conflict by selling souvenirs in over 20 churches.
The Church of Sweden warned communities to sever ties with the convent due to its links to the GRU.
Investigations are ongoing into a church near Stockholm-Västerås Airport suspected of surveillance, and Michael Ojerbo, a priest, downplayed the nuns' financial impact.

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Story summary

A network of Orthodox nuns linked to Belarusian St. Elisabeth Convent is accused of funding military units involved in the Ukraine conflict by selling souvenirs in over 20 churches.
The Church of Sweden warned communities to sever ties with the convent due to its links to the GRU.
Investigations are ongoing into a church near Stockholm-Västerås Airport suspected of surveillance, and Michael Ojerbo, a priest, downplayed the nuns' financial impact.