Russian Orthodox church near airport sparks espionage fears in Sweden | DW News

There's growing concern in the town of Västerås in central Sweden, where local politicians want the national government to shut down a Russian Orthodox church they suspect is being used by the Kremlin for spying. Supporters of the church insist they’re victims of Russophobia. DW’s Teri Schultz reports.

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Post from DW News on August 26, 2025

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