Russian Priest Nikolai Savchenko Arrested Over Picture with Ukrainian Flag in 2014

Nikolai Savchenko

The political and religious landscape in Russia has seen increasing suppression of dissent, with the latest case involving Russian Orthodox priest Nikolai Savchenko. His arrest over a decade-old photograph featuring him with a Ukrainian flag has raised concerns about the extent of Russia’s crackdown on freedom of expression. The case highlights the entanglement of the … Read more