russian orthodox church in Sweden suspected of espionage
Politico has reported that a recently built russian orthodox church in the Swedish city of Västerås could be used by russia for espionage and sabotage.
Key points from the article:
▫️ The church is strategically located near a critical airport, water treatment facilities, and major energy companies.
▫️ A spokesperson of the Swedish Security Service said that church members “had contacts” with individuals working for russian intelligence in Sweden.
▫️ The russian orthodox church is frequently used by the kremlin as a platform for intelligence operations in Sweden.
▫️ Security experts are urging Sweden to restrict the activities of institutions linked to moscow, including this church.
This is further evidence of how the kremlin is intentionally weaponizing religious structures for espionage and sabotage, posing a direct threat to the security of other nations.
The Center has previously detailed the military activities of the russian orthodox church, its cooperation with the russian armed forces, and its role in legitimizing the kremlin’s criminal actions.
▶️ The full analytical report «Holy war»: military activities of the russian orthodox church» is available here: https://cpd.gov.ua/en/announcements/analytical-report-holy-war-military-activities-of-the-russian-orthodox-church/
