Orthodox Church Division Influences Invasion of Ukraine
Rival churches in Ukraine seek to create a united front against Putin's war
Abbess Seraphima, representative of Russian Orthodoxy on Ukrainian territory, said that the head of the Kremlin did not inform them about the invasion: “I'm not surprised, because he doesn't listen to us. Maybe he doesn't need the Church.”

RIA Novosti Roundup -- Sprinters Deny Protest; Stadium Closure; Ortega Defects
(ATR) Russian sprinters deny kiss was act of protest... Russia cannot host top level Athletic events without Luzhniki Stadium... Russian Orthodox Church defends Yelena Isinbayeva... Cuban hurdler Orlando Ortega defects...
