SBU issued a note of suspicion to the UOC-MP archdeacon for praising Nazism and glorifying Kadyrov
According to the SBU press service, the archdeacon called on Russia to seize the entire territory of Ukraine.
In his conversations with parishioners and acquaintances, he repeatedly praised the top military and political leadership of Russia, including the Kremlin's leadership.
Furthermore, he glorified Kadyrov and justified the war crimes committed by the Russian aggressors. During the investigation, it was revealed that the archdeacon supported Nazism and, at the same time, propagated the ideas of "renewing" the Soviet Union and called for the occupation of the entire territory of Ukraine by the Russian invaders.
During searches conducted at the suspect's place of residence, the following items were discovered:
- Computer equipment containing materials of enemy propaganda
- Prohibited symbols and printed publications with Nazi and communist symbolism.
Based on the collected evidence, the investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine informed the clergyman of the suspicion under Part 1 and Part 3 of Article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (justification, recognition as legitimate, denial of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine, glorification of its participants).
The investigation is ongoing to establish all the circumstances of the crime. The suspect faces up to 8 years in prison. The comprehensive measures were carried out by the SBU officers in the Cherkasy region under the procedural guidance of the regional prosecutor's office.
