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Kostiantyn Maksimov is detained for his religious belief.

On May 16, 2023, Russian forces in Russian-occupied Chongar, Ukraine, detained Maksimov, a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church…

Svyatoslav Yugov is imprisoned for his religious activity. 

In April 2023, authorities detained Yugov, former pastor of the New Generation Church in Chelyabinsk. Yugov was accused of…

Nikolai Ulitin is imprisoned for his religious activity.

In August 2022, authorities detained Ulitin, pastor of the Pentecostal Christ the Savior Church, following searches on suspected…

Bohdan Geleta is detained for his religious leadership role.

In November 2022, Russian forces in Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia oblast, Ukraine, reportedly abducted Geleta, a priest and employee…

Ivan Levitsky is detained for his religious leadership role.

In November 2022, Russian forces in Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia oblast, Ukraine, reportedly abducted hieromonk Levitsky, rector of…

Ioann Kurmoyarov is imprisoned for his religious beliefs.

On June 7, 2022, authorities arrested Kurmoyarov, a hieromonk, after he posted several videos on his YouTube channel outlining his…

Eduard Nizamov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On October 10, 2018, authorities arrested Nizamov after accusing him of being the leader of a network of cells for the…

Kiflu Gebremeskel is detained for his religious activity. 

On May 23, 2004, authorities arrested Gebremeskel, pastor of the banned Southwest Full Gospel Church, during an early morning…

Meron Gebreselasie is detained for his religious activity. 

On June 3, 2004, authorities arrested Gebreselasie, pastor of the banned Massawa Rhema Evangelical Church, at a police…

Haile Naizghe is detained for his religious activity.

On May 23, 2004, authorities arrested Naizghe, pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church, possibly in relation to his religious…