Kyiv Temple shuts down as LDS officials urge Ukrainians to pray leaders’ hearts will be ‘softened’

“These are difficult times,” church’s European leaders say.

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Ukraine's Kyiv Temple at the time of its 2010 dedication.

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Ukraine's Kyiv Temple at the time of its 2010 dedication.

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