Russia
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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...
Russia Orthodox Church Official Proposes Reviving Stalin-Era Divorce Rules for Demographic Policy
A senior Russian Orthodox Church official has proposed reviving a Soviet-era decree to make divorce significantly harder in Russia, framing the move as a demographic necessity. Fyodor Lukyanov,...
Russian Courts Confiscate 123 Houses Registered to Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Swedish Branch, All Returned to Country
Russian courts have confiscated 123 houses previously registered under the name of the “Jehovah’s Witnesses” Swedish branch, according to a statement from the Moscow Court Service. The properties...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Face Continued Persecution in Russia with Over 976 Charged Since 2017
In 2017, Russia designated Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist organization, marking a significant escalation in the group’s persecution. Since then, authorities have brought criminal charges against 976 members...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Face Increased Persecution in Russia with New Cases and Fines
In 2017, the Russian Supreme Court designated Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist organization, leading to the dissolution of the Administrative Centre and nearly 400 regional congregations across the...
Court in Moscow Confiscates 123 Real Estate Assets Belonging to Jehovah’s Witnesses
A Moscow court has confiscated 123 real estate assets belonging to Jehovah’s Witnesses, transferring them to the Russian state on 31 July 2026, according to reports by BBC...
Russian Court Seizes 123 Properties from Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hands Over to State
A court in Moscow has confiscated 123 real estate properties belonging to Jehovah’s Witnesses, according to the capital’s judicial court service. The assets, previously registered under the religious...
Russian Orthodox Church’s Role in Hybrid Warfare and Geopolitical Influence in Europe
The Russian Orthodox Church (RPC) has long been intertwined with the Russian state, serving as both a spiritual and strategic instrument. This relationship has deep historical roots, dating...
Russian Orthodox Church Leaders Discuss Restrictions on Emergency Contraception Use in RTC Proceedings
The Russian Orthodox Church has expressed concerns regarding the use of emergency contraception, with discussions taking place within the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) regarding its regulation. A representative...
