Intelligence Briefing
Russian authorities continue to prosecute individuals for unlawful missionary activity and for expressing anti-war sentiments, often citing extremism laws or "discrediting" the armed forces. At least 90 people were prosecuted in 2024 and 34 in the first four months of 2025 for alleged missionary violations. Individuals from various religious groups, including Baptists, Muslims, Apostolic Orthodox, Zen Buddhists, and Jehovah's Witnesses, face fines, imprisonment, and ongoing trials. The article highlights specific cases, including that of Archbishop Grigory Mikhnov-Vaytenko, Eduard Charov, Ilya Vasilyev, Nikolay Romanyuk, and Dmitry Terebilov.
Reported Location
Kurganinsk
Stavropol
St Petersburg
Moscow
Kostroma
Vladivostok