A blogger and preacher, known to the internet as Vegan Christ-Lover of God, died this month while in Russian custody. Khristolyub Bozhiy, 43, ran a blog and YouTube channel where he spoke about religion, veganism, and the war in Ukraine, and advocated peace rather than war. The blogger described himself as a Christian activist, pacifist, and preacher. He spoke against Islam and promoted the recruitment of prisoners for the war in Ukraine. Russian officials began their investigations in November 2023.