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GwenFive Jehovah’s Witnesses Released from Russian Prison in 2026
In September 2026, five individuals affiliated with Jehovah’s Witnesses were released from prison in Russia. Their sentences, which included periods of house arrest and detention, were considered to...
Supreme Court in Ukraine Converts Prison Sentences to Probation for Two Jehovah’s Witnesses Imprisoned for Conscientious Objection
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has released two brothers who were imprisoned for their Christian neutrality. In August and September 2026, both men were granted probation instead of...
Four Jehovah’s Witnesses Released from Penal Colonies in Russia After Serving Sentences for Practicing Their Faith
Maksim Derendyaev, Denis Sarazhakov, Igor Popov, and Nikolay Saparov — members of Jehovah’s Witnesses — were released from penal colonies in Chuvashia, Buryatia, Altai Territory, and Leningrad Region...
