Russian Officials Used Business Jets for Religious Pilgrimages to Athos and Israel

An investigation by 'Project' reveals that Russian high-ranking officials regularly used business jets for religious pilgrimages to Mount Athos in Greece and to Israel for the Holy Fire ceremony from the mid-2010s until the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The practice, mirroring Putin's own visits, highlights a pattern of state-funded religious travel. The report is based on flight data and leaks, with details on specific officials and costs still emerging.