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Ex-Russian Orthodox Leader Faces Espionage and Misconduct Claims

11/10/2025

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Metropolitan Hilarion, formerly head of foreign relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, faces allegations of sexual misconduct and espionage, leading to exile in Hungary after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
He denies the claims, asserting he has never worked for any intelligence agency.
The Czech government is considering sanctions against him.
Former aide George Suzuki accuses Hilarion of harassment and extortion, including a €384,000 demand to destroy evidence.

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Metropolitan Hilarion, formerly head of foreign relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, faces allegations of sexual misconduct and espionage, leading to exile in Hungary after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
He denies the claims, asserting he has never worked for any intelligence agency.
The Czech government is considering sanctions against him.
Former aide George Suzuki accuses Hilarion of harassment and extortion, including a €384,000 demand to destroy evidence.