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Recording: Q&A with Danylo Mokryk of the War Crimes Investigations Unit on its documentary ‘No God But Theirs’ (Patreon)

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2025-06-04 15:45:14

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2026-09

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Dear Kyiv Independent community members,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the exclusive premiere of the documentary “No God But Theirs” by our War Crimes Investigations Unit.

The film reveals how Russia targets Ukrainian Christian churches in occupied territories — and exposes Kremlin propaganda that casts Russian President Vladimir Putin as a defender of Christianity. You can watch “No God But Theirs” on the Kyiv Independent’s YouTube channel.

We’d also like to thank those who sent in their questions for our Q&A after the premiere with Danylo Mokyryk, the author of the documentary. Danylo answered your questions about the different denominations of the Orthodox Church, religious persecution in Ukraine and how it differs from that in Russia, and about why the propaganda portraying Putin as a Christian is so insidious.

Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you at the next event.

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Exclusive premiere of ‘No God But Theirs’ — followed by a Q&A with Danylo Mokryk

“No God But Theirs” looks at Russia's religious repression in Melitopol following the city’s occupation after the start of the full-scale invasion. Priests and pastors were subjected to searches, taken for interrogation, and later, saw their churches banned and buildings seized. Several clergymen were officially deported or driven out by threats, as Russian propaganda alleged weapons and ammunition had been found in their possession. Many believers were forced underground to continue practicing their faith. The film features interviews with religious leaders from Melitopol who were persecuted by the Russian occupation authorities, and names officials responsible for the campaign of repression against them.