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.
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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.
The Security Service of Ukraine officially charged Metropolitan Pavlo Lebid with supporting Russia's war.
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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.
The Prosecutor General's Office is requesting 24-hour house arrest for Metropolitan Pavlo.
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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