: Reports in mid-2022 highlighted its ties to far-right and nationalistic groups from Russia and Greece that provide funding to the monastery.
: Historically the epicenter of Russian influence, it has been visited frequently by Vladimir Putin and is considered a de facto stronghold for Russian Orthodoxy. : Reports in mid-2022 highlighted its ties to
: The 2019 recognition of the independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine by Constantinople continued to fuel internal discord, with Russian leadership viewing the Holy Mountain as a battlefield for the soul of global Orthodoxy. Summary of Impact Greece expelled 12 Russian diplomats
: In April 2022, Greece expelled 12 Russian diplomats, citing activities on Mount Athos as a primary factor in the decision. : Reports in mid-2022 highlighted its ties to