US: Russia uses orthodox identity to promote geopolitical interests

The State Department accuses Russia of maliciously instrumentalizing Orthodox identity in order to promote geopolitical interests.

A State Department spokesman noted that “Russia is engaged in covert and overtly malicious attempts to use its orthodox identity to promote its own geopolitical interests, with the support of certain Orthodox Churches and other leaders.”

Continuing, the American official stressed the importance that the United States attaches to the promotion and protection of religious freedoms. “Protecting religious freedom or belief, including the freedom of religious minorities, remains a key element of US foreign policy. “Individuals should be free to make decisions about how they express their religious beliefs, without outside interference, including from foreign governments.”

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