A controversy continues between scholars affirming and denying Ilyin’s crucial influence on Putin. Perhaps his influence is different than many believe.
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Baba Vanga: Did the Bulgarian Seer Predict Putin’s Victory in Ukraine?
In fact, neither she nor her Russian “interpreter” Sidorov did, but what they really said is an even more interesting story.
Pope Francis and Ukraine: Did He Say Enough?
Finally last Sunday the Pope used the word “aggression,” but still without naming Russia. For some it is too little too late. Why is he so cautious?
Ukraine: Why the Moscow Patriarch Supports Putin’s War
Kirill’s “terrible sermon” of March 6, where he justified the invasion as preventing “Gay Prides,” comes from a dangerous apocalyptic theology.
A Terrible Sermon: Patriarch of Moscow Blesses “Metaphysical” War Against the “World of Gay Prides”
On March 6, ironically Forgiveness Sunday for the Orthodox, Patriarch Kirill abandoned all caution and blessed the war of aggression against Ukraine and the “false freedom” of democratic countries.
Ukraine: Leading Chinese Academics “Strongly Oppose Russian War”
We translate a statement by five prominent Chinese professors that went viral on Chinese social media before being banned by the authorities. These statements are normal elsewhere, but in China they risk their careers.
Ukraine: Orthodox United Against Putin
Even the Orthodox Church in communion with the Patriarchate of Moscow called Ukrainians to resistance, comparing the Russian President to Cain.
The War In Ukraine: A Uyghur Perspective
The relationship between Russia and Ukraine is a “terrible kinship.” Just as the relationship China has with the Uyghurs.
European Court of Human Rights: Russia Sentenced for Mistreating Jehovah’s Witnesses
In two judgments rendered on February 22, the Strasbourg judges decided that the human rights of 14 Jehovah’s Witnesses had been violated.
The Strange Russian War Against Reiki
“Experts” call Reiki an “occult religion” or a “destructive cult.” They misunderstand what Reiki is all about.