# Armenia puts Church leader on trial over alleged Russian spying

https://mins.news/en/item/16740

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-08 04:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/8/08-08-2026-armenia-church-trial-sv?traffic_source=rss

> Armenia has put the head of its Apostolic Church on trial. He is accused of allegedly spying for Russia. Senior clergy members could also face prison time over the allegations. The case centers on claims linking the church leadership to Russian espionage.

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