The Church's Unholy War

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The book delves into the role of religion in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the contentious relationship between Orthodox Christians in both countries. It traces efforts since the early twentieth century to free the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from Russian influence. Key themes include the alienation fueled by religious disputes, the use of soft power by Russia to exert control, and the escalation from soft to hard power tactics, particularly during the conflicts in Crimea and Donbas from 2014 onward.