The US Embassy in Kiev reacted to the seizure by Russian security forces of the Church of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv Patriarchate in occupied Simferopol, calling their actions "a threat".

This is stated in the diplomatic mission's comment on the statement of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry regarding the blocking of the religious institution by the invaders.

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In this regard, the US urged the world community to condemn Russia's interference in the activity of the Crimean Diocese of the UOC-KP, which threatens freedom of religion.

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co / 63NKAYul1A - U. Recall earlier reported that on Thursday morning, August 31, Russian siloviki cordoned off the main church of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kiev Patriarchate in the occupied Crimea - the temple of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles princes Olga and Vladimir in Simferopol, referring to the decision fey court.

Later there was information that the bailiffs had taken out of the temple ancient icons and rare gifts of parishioners.

Source: HB.