Sweden’s spy church

Local politicians in Västerås, Sweden have voted to ask the national government to close down a Russian Orthodox church that they believe is being used by the Kremlin as a spy hub. Supporters of the church say the parish and its followers are being treated unfairly due to Russia-phobia.

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Russian Orthodox church in Västerås, Sweden.

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Local politicians in Västerås, Sweden have voted to ask the national government to close down a Russian Orthodox church that they believe is being used by the Kremlin as a spy hub. Supporters of the church say the parish and its followers are being treated unfairly due to Russia-phobia.

From our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, reporter Teri Schultz traveled to Västerås to hear their stories. 

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