Freedom of religion in Ukraine: challenges during the russian-ukrainian war

The article is updated by several circumstances, which the authors reflect on. In their opinion, there are 1) obvious and external threats — violations of freedom conscience in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, including Crimea, arose as a result Russian-Ukrainian war, 2) internally hidden potential dangers for religions citizens. well-known examples discrimination believers certain faiths so-called DPR-LPR Crimea given constantly updated. Relevant monitoring analytical reports prepared both international experts. They submitted these to human rights organizations, Freedom Religion Belief. Despite such convincing documented materials, separate accusations have recently appeared against Ukraine, allegedly violates religion territory under its control. Some trying prove that taking advantage war situation referring spiritual Ukraine from those religious organizations whose centers aggressor country, threatens some churches, thereby violating Constitution Law on Conscience, guarantee all citizens, regardless affiliation, religion. refute narratives lashed out Russia Russian Orthodox Church. Such negative conclusions, express concern about regarding religion, influence world public, experts issues conscience, spoil image country with high level even among European countries. Religious freedom, conclude, needs protection today, but they call separating real imaginary ones clearly defining who persecutes, whom he/she persecutes where persecutes. consistent intentions protect people communities, freedoms organizations.