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The Shevchenkivskyi District Court in Kyiv placed Metropolitan Pavlo (Petro Lebid), former abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, under round-the-clock house arrest until May 30, on suspicion of inciting sectarian hatred and condoning Russia's armed aggression.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The Shevchenkivskyi District Court in Kyiv placed Metropolitan Pavlo under round-the-clock house arrest until May 30; he is suspected of inciting sectarian hatred and condoning Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

The Security Service of Ukraine officially charged Metropolitan Pavlo Lebid with supporting Russia's war.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Ukraine's ratification of the Rome Statute would strengthen mechanisms for bringing accountability for war crimes

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

A preventive measure hearing is taking place for Metropolitan Pavlo at the Shevchenkiv District Court regarding charges of justifying Russian aggression and inciting inter-religious enmity.

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

The Prosecutor General's Office is requesting 24-hour house arrest for Metropolitan Pavlo.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The SSU has informed Metropolitan Pavlo of suspicions regarding inciting inter-religious enmity and justifying Russian aggression, including the publication of intercepted audio recordings.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:21:03.322Z

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