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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.
Russian Orthodox church in Västerås, Sweden.
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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