Russia intends to consistently address the issue of protecting Orthodox Christians within Ukraine during negotiations with American officials, according to Mikhail Melekh, a special representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Melekh stated this concern will be raised repeatedly, emphasizing Russia's focus on the religious rights of Orthodox believers in Ukraine. The Russian government views the safeguarding of this community as a priority in its diplomatic engagements with the United States. This move signals continued Russian attention to the situation of religious groups within Ukraine as a point of contention in broader bilateral discussions. The announcement was made on Tuesday and underscores Russia’s willingness to utilize diplomatic channels to advocate for what it perceives as the rights of Orthodox Christians in Ukraine. There were no further details provided on specific instances of alleged threats or discrimination.