Eugene Pinchuk (hieromonk Nikandr)

Case Summary

Eugene Pinchuk, a hieromonk, was initially fined for discrediting the Russian army in a social media post. He was later taken into custody on a new criminal case for publicly justifying terrorism.

Charges (2)

1. Discrediting the Russian army
2. Public justification of terrorism

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Called actions of Russian military "invasive".
• Fined for discrediting the Russian army.
• Later arrested for justifying terrorism.
• Clergyman of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad.

Legal Timeline