Russian Occupation Authorities Escalate Enforcement Against Unregistered Christian Worship in Eastern Ukraine
Since mid-2025, reporting indicates a sustained campaign using police/military presence, “anti-extremism” units, and Russia’s “anti-missionary” provisions to reclassify routine worship as an actionable offense when conducted outside state authorization.
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Feb 3, 2026
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