"Sweden's domestic security agency, SAPO, believes the church is being used as a platform for intelligence gathering and other hostile activities. The strategic location of the Russian church in Sweden heightens concerns among local authorities."
"Nothing is normal about a church that close to the airport, as the proximity raises significant security risks and challenges regarding possible connections to Russian intelligence and espionage."
Sweden has initiated a probe into the Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God over suspicions of its involvement with Russian intelligence and hybrid warfare techniques. The church's location near Stockholm-Västerås Airport raises security concerns. SAPO suspects it acts as a platform for espionage. Previous attempts to halt its construction over safety regulations were unsuccessful, leading to a church spire that exceeds local zoning limits. The church's consecration in 2023 included Russian officials, furthering suspicions about its purpose in Sweden.
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