In Istanbul, Russian tourists were detained for reading the Bible in the Hagia Sophia mosque, leading to suspicions of inciting hatred.

In Istanbul, Russian tourists were detained for reading the Bible in the Hagia Sophia mosque, leading to suspicions of inciting hatred.

@meduzalive 15 Jul 2026, 09:53

Russians detained in Istanbul for reading the Bible in the Hagia Sophia have been placed in an isolation center for foreigners prior to deportation, with the Russian Consulate in Istanbul handling their case.

@ostorozhno_novosti 15 Jul 2026, 08:55