Russian officials recently ordered a Ukrainian pastor to leave the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, claiming he led church services without their permission. Vladimir Rytikov, 66, was given two weeks’ notice, starting March 21, to leave the region. Russian authorities refused to explain the reason for his eviction or provide a copy of the official documents. When Rytikov asked where he should go, the Russians replied, “Maybe to Poland.” After asking, “What if I don’t go anywhere?” Officials responded, “We’ll punish you,” and promised to remove him by force.