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2023-09-23 07:16:22 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A925BBC201994B8EB221919E77019743105202482747F776B623DCFAEDA11D2F
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The priests are accused of spying for Russia: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/bulgaria-expels-russian-2-belarusian-clerics-accused-spying-103380371 It is misleading to suggest the priests were in Bulgaria to promote cultural harmony. The Russian Orthodox Church has strong links with the Putin regime and often promote his agenda overseas: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/putins-useful-priests-russia-church-influence-campaign
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