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Thu Jan 22, 2026, 05:09 PM 8 hrs ago

Sweden uncovers church network funding Russia's war - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD



Under the cover of religious activity, a Belarus-based convent operated across EU countries, selling icons, candles, and church souvenirs. Investigators say the money did not go to charity, but was instead used to support the Russian military. How deep does this church-linked network go?

How was it able to operate across Europe while avoiding scrutiny? And what does this case reveal about Russia’s covert influence operations in the EU?

In this new episode of Break The Fake, Jonasz Rewiński breaks down how faith, money, and geopolitics intersect – and why Sweden’s investigation matters far beyond its borders.
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