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MP Poturaiev: Parliament has votes to ban Moscow-affiliated church

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The Verkhovna Rada is set to pass a bill that prohibits religious organizations affiliated with Russia from operating in Ukraine. Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy, Mykyta Poturaiev, expressed confidence in the bill’s success due to support from key figures in the government. While a constitutional majority may not be achieved, Poturaiev believes the bill will pass with strong support.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, have endorsed the draft law. Recent amendments aim to refine the document for legal clarity. The bill was initiated in January 2023 and passed its first reading in October 2023. The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations has voiced support for the legislation.

The bill has faced opposition, with a protest staged by MPs on July 23. However, recent developments indicate progress towards the bill’s adoption, signaling a significant step in regulating religious activities in Ukraine.

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