DISINFO: US pushes Belarusian authorities towards talks over split from Russian Orthodox Church
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: teleskop-by.org (archived)*
  • Date of publication: February 06, 2019
  • Outlet language(s): Russian
  • Reported in: Issue 136
  • Countries / regions discussed: Belarus
Tags:
West Orthodox Church Anti-Russian

DISINFO: US pushes Belarusian authorities towards talks over split from Russian Orthodox Church

SUMMARY

Alyaksandr Lukashenka instructed Belarusian foreign minister Uladzimir Makey to start talks with the Patriarch of Constantinople over a possible split from the Russian Orthodox Church. This is a condition voiced by American diplomats for further progress in Belarus’ relations with the West and IMF. Such a move would be political suicide for Alyaksandr Lukashenka. However, it is supported by a pro-Catholic clan in the Belarus’ ruling elite and by pro-western Foreign Minister, Uladzimir Makey, who is ready to replace Lukashenka.

RESPONSE

No proof given. Western countries and institutions, including the above mentioned IMF, do not give any preconditions for cooperation with Belarus linked to the status of its Orthodox Church. Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation on alleged western plans tear away Belarus from Russia.

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