Russian Supreme Court Clarifies Controversial Internet Extremist Law

November 3, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Russia's Supreme Court issued clarifications on a controversial piece of the recent anti-terror law which has made headlines throughout the world. A portion of the law stipulates certain...

Appeal Rejected for American Pastor Charged under Russia’s Anti-Terror Law

October 4, 2016 — Pastor Donald Ossewaarde Pledges to Continue Appeals Process to the End 10/4/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the appeal for Pastor Donald...

Court Postpones Appeal of American Pastor Charged under Russian Anti-Terror Law

September 26, 2016 — Hearing Is Scheduled to Resume on September 30 for Further Testimony 9/26/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the appeal for Pastor Donald...

Hope in the Midst of Fear Among Russian Christians

September 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Despite the new fears which have plagued the Christian community in Russia, their have been signs of hope in the midst of the Yarovaya laws. Christian groups like...

Religious Freedom Restrictions Go Far Beyond the Yarovaya Laws in Russia

September 13, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Forum 18 has begun the process of preparing a religious freedom survey for the Russian Federation stemming from the passage of the Yarovaya laws. The Yarovaya laws are...

Appeals Hearing Set for American Pastor Charged Under Yarovaya Law

September 9, 2016 — Pastor Charged and Fined for Conducting Worship Service in Home 9/9/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Independent Baptist Pastor Donald Ossewaarde has...

Jewish Community Disbanded in Russia for failing to Partake in Saturday Event

September 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a move considered to be the first of its kind in Modern Russia, a Jewish community in Vologda has been "liquidated" by the courts. The reason for...

LDS Missionary Deported from Russia on Visa “Technicality”

August 31, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A missionary from the LDS church (Ladder Day Saints) was deported from Russia to Ukraine last week on a "technicality" with his visa. Drake Oldham had already been...

First American Citizen Charged under Russia’s Anti-Missionary Law

August 30, 2016 — Pastor Conducted Religious Meeting in the Privacy of his Home 8/26/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – ICC has learned that the first American citizen has been charged under Russia’s...

Ukrainian Religious Representative Arrested under Anti-Missionary Law in Russia

August 30, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A Ukrainian religious leader was arrested and then released on bail under Russia's controversial Yarovaya laws, otherwise known as the anti-missionary laws. Sergei Zhuravlyov is a representative of...