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Ukrainian investigation targets Metropolitan Tikhon, Putin's reported spiritual mentor

Ukrainian authorities are investigating Metropolitan Tikhon, described in the headline as a spiritual mentor of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The supplied information does not specify the allegations or any resulting action.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 12, 2026, 9:25 AM UTC.

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A probe involving a senior religious figure linked to Russia's president could add tension to the broader Russia-Ukraine confrontation.

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Ucraina, indagato il metropolita Tikhon, il "mentore spirituale di Putin" ↗ilfattoquotidiano.it · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

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