The Kremlin spent many resources trying to crush the Russian anti-war movement. We explain the workings of one of their key tools — the discreditation articles.
Long-term detentions in the punishment cell (SHIZO), criminal prosecution of «Finist the Bright Falcon» play authors, searches of independent politicians, and cases related to torn down St. George ribbons — OVD-Info reports on the main news in May in our repressions report. The Anti-War Case
In Moscow, the court rejected a complaint that the law enforcers’ actions in the case of Varya Galkina were illegal. In October, she was detained right at school.
Fifteen months ago, Russia initiated a full-scale war against Ukraine. Simultaneously, a new wave of repression against people within Russia has started. New reports of beatings in the police departments come to light every day. Every day, new individuals become defendants in criminal cases, persecuted for their anti-war activities. Moreover,...
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