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Committee finds signs of affiliation between Zaporizhia Diocese of UOC (MP), Russian Orthodox Church

The State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience has completed an investigation into whether there are signs of affiliation between the administration of Zaporizhia Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) with a foreign religious organization whose activities are prohibited in Ukraine, and identified three signs of affiliation with the Russian…

Committee finds signs of affiliation between Zaporizhia Diocese of UOC (MP), Russian Orthodox Church

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting authorities the power to temporarily manage critical infrastructure sites if their owners do not safeguard them against threats, such as Ukrainian drone attacks. These "critical infrastructure facilities" encompass areas in the fuel and energy sector, electric power, industry, communications, utility, transportation, and logistics. The decree also includes any other facilities deemed vital to Russia's security and economic stability.

If owners fail to implement security measures, violate authorities' requirements, pose a threat to the facility's security, or refuse to restore a damaged facility, the government can assign a temporary administrator. This administrator will be Rosimushchestvo, Russia's federal property management agency, or another party designated by the government.

The administrator will have the rights to the facility owner's real estate, securities, and other property, with the facility's upkeep funded by the revenue generated from its use.

The decree, now in effect, comes following repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil industry sites and logistics centers belonging to the online marketplaces Wildberries and Ozon.

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