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Is Russia using this church in Sweden as a spying hub?

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Teri Schultz
August 27, 2025

Local politicians in the Swedish city of Vasteras will ask the national government to shut down a Russian Orthodox church they believe is being used by the Kremlin as a spying hub. Supporters of the church say the parish is being treated unfairly.

A Russian Orthodox church in Sweden is under scrutiny for alleged espionage links.

Local officials in Vasteras want it shut down, citing ties to the Kremlin and proximity to military infrastructure.

Critics call it Russia-phobia, but Swedish intelligence warns of security threats.

As the national government weighs in, the case raises urgent questions about faith, foreign influence — and hybrid warfare.
 

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