ASSESSMENTS
Ukraine: A Visit from the Russian Patriarch
Jul 27, 2009 | 16:51 GMT
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Summary
Patriach Kirill I, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, arrived in Ukraine on July 27 for his 10-day visit to the former Soviet state, where he is expected to meet with several Ukrainian officials. Kirill's visit demonstrates Ukraine's ethnic and religious divisions and more importantly the influence of the Kremlin within the country.
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