A defrocked Russian priest who spoke out against Moscow's offensive in Ukraine was jailed for three years Thursday, after a court found him guilty of spreading "fake news" about the army.
The Russian Orthodox church, led by Patriarch Kirill -- an ally of President Vladimir Putin -- has mostly backed the Kremlin's offensive and often portrays it in religious terms.
But some clergy have spoken out against Moscow's role in the conflict.
Ioann Kurmoyarov, who ran a YouTube channel called the "Orthodox Virtual Parish", was charged after allegedly posting "several videos with false information about the use of the Russian army".
Register to read the full article.
Already have an account? Sign In.
Register for free for:
- Access to ten free articles per month
- Our weekly roundup of top stories
- Monthly newsletters on topics of your choice
Subscribe for:
- Unlimited article access each month
- Crosswords and puzzles on Canadian holidays
- Full newsletter access
