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Orthodox Christian not allowed to refuse military service in Ukraine

29-06-2022

Eastern Europe

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Photo EPA, Oleksandr Ratushniak

Some Ukrainians are allowed to skip mandatory military service for religious reasons. However, Orthodox Christians cannot do so.

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