Media: Rada received signals from Washington not to vote for the ban on UOC
Blocking of the Parliament rostrum on July 23 due to the failure to bring bill 8371 to a vote. Source: Facebook
According to Radio Svoboda, citing its own sources, on the eve of the consideration of bill No. 8371, on July 23, "urgent signals" were sent from the Ukrainian embassy in Washington – not to vote for the controversial law banning the UOC. Media reports indicate that MPs were informed that this would damage Ukraine's position in the U.S.
"Sources from Radio Svoboda in several parliamentary factions confirmed that on the eve of the consideration of the bill on July 23, 'urgent signals' were sent from the Ukrainian embassy in Washington – not to vote for the law, as it would harm Ukraine's positions and reputation overseas," the report states.
The publication recalls that in April, Ohio Senator James Vance, who became the Republican candidate for vice president, explicitly spoke about the "persecution" of Orthodox Christians in Ukraine, referring to the UOC.
"It is clear that there are concerns in Ukrainian political circles about whether this might affect American assistance – including military aid – in the event of a victory in the U.S. November elections by the Trump-Vance tandem," the publication reports.
As the UOJ wrote, a delegation of parliamentarians is traveling to the U.S. to "resolve the issue" with bill 8371.
Read also
Hundreds of faithful honor St. Kuksha in Odesa
Pilgrims had the opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Kuksha at the Dormition Monastery in Odesa.
Activists attack UOC lawyers during Upper Lavra court hearing
UOC lawyer Archpriest Nikita Chekman reported that the legal team was blocked inside a café during an air raid alert and subjected to attempts at physical intimidation.
UOC hierarchs mark 25th anniversary of monastery in Seltso
Metropolitan Ioann of Kherson and Tavria led the Divine Liturgy at the St. John the Theologian Monastery to mark the anniversary of its founding.
Kyiv resident charged over threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi
A Kyiv resident faces up to five years in prison for posting online threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi.
"We were about to leave, but were detained" – Phanar bishop on OCU creation
Metropolitan Gregorios described how the Constantinople delegation was taken under police escort to Poroshenko and prevented from leaving Ukraine.
Yurash tells Cardinal Zuppi which issues to address during Russia visit
Ukraine stressed the need for tangible results during the latest stage of the Holy See’s special mission in Russia.