[kosta50]

the Russian Orthodox are the least 'frien. Is that your understanding, as well?dly' to Rome

They are directly affected by the Eastern-Catholic phenomenon. I am sure if other Patriarchates experienced similar events, the relations would be strained.

[Graves]

Other geographical points of contention: Macedonia (Serbian Orthodox v Macedonian Orthodox), Alexandria & Jordan (Orthodox v Melkite RCs), Syria & Iraq (Antiochian Orthodox v Chaldean Rite RCs), Lebanon (Antiochian Orthodox v Maronite Rite RCs), and Ukraine (same situation as Russia).
Macedonia is a real hot spot with Macedonian Orthodox claiming to be under Pope Benedict XVI and the state jailing the Serbian hierarch. On the Holy Mountain of Athos, non-commemorators at Esphigmenou are being pressured by the EP. And, as always, the never ending turf battle at the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem and other sites in the Holy land.