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'Find Joy in Everything': Election Monitor Grigory Melkonyants' Last Word in Court

The co-chair of the leading independent election monitor Golos has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Russian Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Over $25 Donation to Ukrainian Army

Prosecutors alleged that Yevgeny Varaksin transferred 100 Polish zlotys “to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine” while visiting Poland.

Russia's Treason Convictions Hit Post-Soviet Record in 2024 – IStories

The Kremlin continues to intensify its crackdown on perceived internal threats amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and heightened tensions with the West.

‘I Am Being Tried For My Professional Activity’: The Last Words of Journalists Jailed for Alleged Navalny Ties

MT republishes the court statements of video journalists Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Karelin, who were jailed for 5.5 years on "extremism" charges.

Russia Sentences Journalists to 5.5 Years in Navalny 'Extremism' Case

Antonina Favorskaya, Artyom Kriger, Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Karelin were convicted after a closed trial.

Russia Sentences Ukrainian Azov Fighters to Lengthy Prison Terms on 'Terrorism' Charges

The defendants described severe mistreatment in custody including being beaten, having their food contaminated and being forced to sing the Russian national...

The Baymak Case: Modern Russia’s Largest Political Trial

Residents of Bashkortostan were caught in a sweeping crackdown after protesting the jailing of a prominent Indigenous rights activist.

Russian-Ukrainian Man Jailed 22 Years for Pro-Kyiv Treason

Sergei was found guilty of treason and terrorism for trying to detonate a political office and sharing information with Kyiv.

Russia Jails 10 Men for Anti-Israel Riots at Dagestan Airport

A total of 15 men have now been imprisoned in connection with the anti-Israeli riot.

Russia Sentences Alleged Founder of Hydra Darknet Market to Life in Prison

State media described Stanislav Moiseyev as the founder of the dismantled darknet drug marketplace.

Moscow Politician Jailed for Denouncing War Sentenced to 3 More Years

Alexei Gorinov, a former Moscow councilor, is the first known Russian to be jailed under wartime censorship laws that criminalize anti-war protests.

Russia Begins Second Trial Against Ukraine War Denouncer

Alexei Gorinov has been brought for a new trial on accusations of "justifying terrorism," a move that will likely see his seven-year sentence extended...

Russian Prosecutors Demand 12 Years in Jail for Journalist’s Lawyer

Lawyer Dmitry Talantov was previously on the defense team of prominent journalist Ivan Safronov, who was jailed for 22 years on treason charges.

Russian Sentenced to 24 Years for Army Office Arson Attempts

The 24-year sentence is one of the longest handed down for such an offense.

Russia Seeks 6 Years in Prison for Medic for Criticizing Ukraine War

Prosecutors asked to find Moscow pediatrician Nadezhda Buyanova guilty of spreading “fake news” about the army during a private appointment.

Russian Engineer Jailed for 16 Years on Ukraine Spying Charges

Danil Mukhametov, an engineer at the Uralvagonzavod tank manufacturer, was accused of "giving Ukrainian special services military and technical information...

Russian Opposition Activist Slits Wrists in Court -Rights Group

Suvorova was arrested in 2023 for allegedly filing a false police report after she said that she was attacked by a police officer.

Russia Jails U.S. ‘Mercenary’, 72, for Nearly 7 Years

Prosecutors claimed that Hubbard, who had been living in Ukraine since 2014, was paid to serve in a territorial defense unit.

Russia Arrests Dutch Citizen for ‘Violence Against Police’

Harry Johannes Van Wurden — whose name was only given in Cyrillic — was placed in detention for two months.

Moscow Nurse Jailed 8 Years for Anti-War Posts

Olga Menshikh reportedly had 15 followers on social media.

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