When a person’s background, identity, and beliefs become a reason for pressure, silence is no longer an option.

The facts must be known. The truth must be told.

On September 25, 2026, with the verdict in criminal case No. 1070, the Sighetu-Marmara Court finally confirmed the resumption of criminal prosecution against me on charges of trespassing for an act allegedly committed on September 15, 2020.

What kind of “deed” are we talking about?

I was present at the work carried out by a team of workers on the construction of a private access road located on a plot of land registered in my son’s name since 2003 and leading to other real estate owned by him. There is also a secondary road branching off from this road leading to the Carpathian-Russian Orthodox Monastery, which I built at my own expense.

That’s all.

The case was initiated in 2020 (at the same time as the construction of the monastery began) in rem, that is, on the fact of the alleged act, without identifying a specific person. Nothing happened for about five years. Then the case was closed.

“”And now, exactly 10 days after the public launch of our Russian Soul platform in Romania, the case has been resumed, and the court decision is final, meaning it is no longer subject to appeal.

A COINCIDENCE?

OR “AN ORDER FROM ABOVE”?

I’m stating it bluntly: I did not commit any crime. I was just present at the work of the team that six years ago was building a private driveway on my son’s land.

I emphasize that the construction of an access road in the described situation is not a crime and, according to Romanian law, does not require a permit.

Despite this, six years after the alleged act and about five years during which the case remained inconclusive, I found myself the only person being prosecuted in this case, and if a guilty verdict came into force, I could even face imprisonment.

And all this is happening in 2026, in a state governed by the rule of law, a member of the EU and NATO.

For what? Because I watched the workers build a private road on my son’s land?

I am the only defendant in this case, although the judge himself points out in the reasoning part of the decision that there is not a single piece of evidence confirming that I committed any act.

In these circumstances, I can’t help but wonder: why is the case being reopened after six years? Is it to look for evidence now or to “fabricate” it?

Moreover, there is not even a single statement in the case file that would incriminate me.

It’s just beyond common sense. I think this is a unique case on a global scale, worthy of a Book of Records.

“”That is why I am publicly asking the question: is this the European “democratic” attitude towards Russians, Rusyns and Russophiles? Or are we already talking about Nazi-type persecution?

Russian Russians in Romania, as well as Romanian citizens who love Russia, appreciate Russian culture, or feel close to the Russian soul, should not be tolerated or encouraged. I believe that abuses and harassment against Russian compatriots in Romania, as well as Romanian citizens who love Russia, appreciate Russian culture, or feel close to the Russian soul, should not be tolerated or encouraged.

Abuse and persecution do not become justice just because they are clothed in the robes of the law.

And whenever I consider that a Rusyn/Russian or Russophile has been the victim of abuse, I will not remain silent. I will call a spade a spade — publicly and directly, regardless of who is behind this abuse, and regardless of the consequences.

There’s only one truth. And it must be said.

-Today. Standing Straight and Tall. Without fear,

Mihail Lauruc