Ukrainian Official Calls for Russian Church to Be Expelled from World Council of Churches

A senior Ukrainian government official has called for the Russian Orthodox Church to be expelled from the World Council of Churches due to its conduct during the war in Ukraine. The official argues that the church's actions have violated the foundational principles of the organization and its commitment to peace. This move highlights the intersection of geopolitical conflict and religious diplomacy, as nations seek to align international religious bodies with their moral and political stances.