In Ukraine, meanwhile, Orthodox priests in Donbass refused to give fallen Ukrainian soldiers the last rites. ... Whether in Ukraine or Syria, the loyal Russian Orthodox clergy has extolled national expansion. ..…

Commentator Anton Orech of the Echo of Moscow sees Ukraine's for the independence of its church as response to Russia's aggressions.. The efforts of Kiev to create ' Ukrainian are purely political step through which President Poroshenko hopes to maintain his grip on power. ..…

There is nothing more important, because where our language is, Ukraine is too, and where it's not, it's occupied. Ukrainian language is the key to Ukrainian identity.. The parliament has activated the mechanism for the decision on the law on Ukrainian language - it will also be voted..…