Rev. Graham Cancels Persecution Summit in Moscow Amid Controversial Russian LawAugust 3, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Rev. Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, has cancelled this years summit on the persecution of Christians in light of the recent anti-terror law signed by...
Divide and Conquer Among Differing Russian Orthodoxies is the Name of the GameAugust 2, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As the division among the Orthodox church in Ukraine has become apparent, leading to potential escalations in violence, the division among Russian Orthodox churches has not been so...
Vladimir Putin is no Defender of Christianity and Traditional Values in RussiaAugust 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Vladimir Putin is no true defender of Christianity and traditional values as he would have the world believe. His only true allegiance is to his hold on power...
Russian’s Begin to Protest Yarovaga Laws which Restrict Religious EvangelismJuly 28, 2016 — ICC NOTE: When the Yarovaya laws were being debated in the Duma, some of the most ardent supporters of the Kremlin raised concern over the language of the latest "anti-terror"...
Putin Could Target “Free Church” With Anti-Terrorism LawJuly 26, 2016 — ICC NOTE: President Putin's latest anti-terror law has become a major issue for the religious community based on it prohibiting religious gatherings in non-registered areas. It includes heavy fines for...
Russia’s Draconian Anti-Religion Bill Takes Effect, Christians ReactJuly 22, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As Russia's new anti-religion law comes into effect, Christians both in Russia and elsewhere begin to react towards what will be the inevitable. The Kremlin will state it...
Church Reacts to Recent Religious Restriction Law Enacted by Russian GovernmentJuly 18, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The aftermath of Russia's recent decision to pass the "Yarovaya laws", restricting religious freedom under the guise of counter terrorism, has seen resilience from the church. Due to...
Syria Sees Fewer Truce Breaches, U.N. Prepares TalksMarch 10, 2016 — ICC Note: Good news in Syria for the millions of people that have been affected by the Civil War as Syrian opposition forces announced they have seen "fewer breaches" of...
“Third World War” if US or Allies Send Ground Troops to Syria, Says Russia’s PMFebruary 16, 2016 — ICC Note: Russia's Prime Minister, and former President, Dmitri Medvedev, stated that if Turkish, US, or any Western ground troops are sent into Syria, it could escalate into World War...
Syrian Army Gains Ground, Heads Towards Aleppo, Despite Russia-Backed CeasefireFebruary 13, 2016 — ICC Note: Days after a world powers agreed to a Syrian ceasefire, Russia is already backing out of it's obligations to refrain from bombing opposition groups in civilian areas. ICC's...
