Vladimir Putin's Bishop hails slain U.S. conservative Charlie Kirk as 'Martyr'

Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Tikhon, a bishop closely linked to Vladimir Putin, hailed slain U.S. conservative leader Charlie Kirk as a “martyr,” praising his influence on youth and his uncompromising faith. Kirk, assassinated by a sniper during a campus speech in Utah on September 10, has been widely honored across the globe, with Christian leaders calling him a modern-day martyr. Thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Arizona for his memorial service, which featured Super Bowl-level security amid appearances by Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, and Kirk’s widow. Watch for more