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US and Russian religious Right unite against ‘invasion of radical liberalism’

Anti-abortion and anti-LGBTIQ rights activists, politicians and religious leaders met in Moldova this month for the World Congress of Families

By Lara Whyte
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Moldovan President Igor Dodon, surrounded by speakers and dignitaries at this year's World Congress of Families.

Moldovan president Igor Dodon surrounded by speakers inside the Palace of the Republic

Politicians and religious leaders met with die-hard anti-abortion and anti-LGBT rights activists in the Moldovan capital of Chișinău for the World Congress of Families (WCF) annual summit this month. It was heavily attended by Russian politicians, including members of President Putin’s inner circle.

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