Russian involvement on Mount Athos didn't draw attention until Russia invaded Ukraine

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Morning Edition | Jun 2, 2023

Mount Athos in Greece is a revered site for the Orthodox Church — and potentially attractive as an unorthodox route for Russian money into Europe.

Eliza Triantafillou contributed to this story.

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