Ukraine Ramps Up Efforts to Ban UOJ Globally
IMAGE: UOJ journalists imprisoned by the FSB.
KYIV — Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation is reportedly escalating efforts to ban the Union of Orthodox Journalists (UOJ) on international platforms, including social networks, YouTube, and Telegram, according to Livyi Bereh, an outlet tied to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
The September 2025 report, citing SBU sources, alleges that the UOJ is part of an "FSB network," intensifying scrutiny on the UOC-affiliated outlet.
Livyi Bereh stated, “The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is also trying at the international level to ban these resources on social networks, YouTube, and Telegram.”
UOJ’s website has been blocked in Ukraine since 2022, and recent moves target its global reach, including the recent removal of its Greek-language YouTube channel.
UOJ denies espionage claims, calling them slanderous and politically driven, and cites apologies from critics in Greece and Cyprus for prior attacks.
Since its founding, several UOJ journalists have been unlawfully imprisoned by the Ukrainian government.
Read also
Abp. Alexei Delivers Lenten Homily in Anchorage
A Lenten homily in Alaska called the faithful back to patient, step-by-step transformation in Christ.
Albania Census Shows Muslims No Longer Majority
For the first time in centuries, Albania’s Muslim majority has slipped below half amid shifting religious trends.
Small Vermont Gathering Grows into Official Mission
A once-small home gathering in Vermont has grown into an official mission under St. Olga of Alaska’s protection.
Lenten Retreat Honors Legacy of Fr. Seraphim Rose
A packed Lenten retreat in San Francisco revisited the life and lasting spiritual influence of Fr. Seraphim Rose.
Metr. Tikhon Reflects on the Annunciation and the New Creation
Metr. Tikhon celebrated the Annunciation as the moment the Theotokos reshaped the world through her “let it be.”
Holy Cross Monastery's New Church Receives Crosses and Cupolas
After years of setbacks, gleaming crosses now rise above Holy Cross Monastery’s new church.