Knox Thames on the Role of Religion in the Ukraine War

November 02, 2022 00:09:23
Knox Thames on the Role of Religion in the Ukraine War
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Knox Thames on the Role of Religion in the Ukraine War

Nov 02 2022 | 00:09:23

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Show Notes

Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked religion as part of his justification for Russia's attack on Ukraine, believing their shared Orthodox history would lend credibility to his ambitions. "Of course, the Ukrainians beg to differ," says USIP's Knox Thames. "It's actually strengthening Ukrainian resistance to [Putin's] aggressive actions."

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