Weekly column from EU: Putin was able to unite Europe in one move

Russia’s military operation in Ukraine also affects Protestant churches in Russia.

Tensions between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine have risen again in the past few weeks. The Russian church does not recognise the equal position of its Ukrainian counterpart. But the primary bishop of the Orthodox Churches, Patriarch Bartholomew, said last week that he "does not care" about the "ignorant behaviour" from the Russian part of the church.

Suddenly, the cars stood still. Literally. Cyber sabotage stopped the Russian army in its advance on Ukraine. The cyberattack might prove that a battle for the country could be fought digitally.