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Jailed Moscow Deputy Pickets Against War in Court Hearing

Alexei Gorinov faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of “discrediting” the military after he criticized the war.

Anti-War Artist Flees Russia After Thwarted Victory Day Protest

Danila Tkachenko planned to fill the air with blue-and-yellow smoke during Russia's massive military parade on Red Square.

illegal information

Russian Journalist Jailed for Social Media Post on Mariupol Theatre Strike

The Russian Defense Ministry has denied that its forces were behind the Mariupol drama theatre strike last month.

Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina Named Russian Fugitive

Alyokhina is wanted by police after failing to attend court last week.

Russian Protester Charged for Quoting Anti-War Tupac Lyric

Aynur Shayakhmetov was charged under a sweeping law against “fake news” about the military that Russia passed after invading Ukraine.

Russian Artist Faces 10 Years in Prison for Protesting War on Price Tags

Russia has criminalized spreading information about its invasion that does not reflect Moscow’s version of events.

Denunciation Fears

Russian Schoolchildren, Teachers Arrested Amid Crackdown on Anti-War Dissent

More than 200 Russians were arrested this weekend amid what some describe as Soviet-style informing.

resistance clampdown

More Than 200 Detained in Ukraine Protests Across Russia

A national sit-in against what Moscow calls its "military operation" in Ukraine was announced by activists in around 30 Russian cities.

Moment of unity

Russian Opposition Figures Form Anti-War Committee from Exile

“We believe that our country does not need this war,” former oil baron Mikhail Khodorkovsky said in the announcement.

'conscience of St. Petersburg'

Steadfast Pensioner Becomes Symbol of Russia’s Anti-War Movement

Footage of Yelena Osipova, 77, being detained by police at anti-war protests has gone viral.

'russians against war'

Russian Rapper Oxxxymiron Stages Anti-War Rallying Cry From Istanbul

Hundreds of Russians who have fled the country since the start of the invasion attended the charity concert supporting Ukrainian refugees.

Protester Interrupts Russian TV News With Anti-War Poster

A video clip of the incident spread quickly on social media, with many users paying tribute to the woman's "extraordinary courage."

Video Shows Back-to-Back Arrests of Anti- and Pro-War Activists in Moscow

The viral clip illustrates the extent of Russia's protest crackdown amid its invasion of Ukraine.

Unsanctioned protests

More Than 800 Detained in Ukraine Protests Across Russia

Some of the riot police had the letter "Z" in the colors of the Russian flag on their helmets.

politics out of education

Russia’s Oldest University to Expel Students Detained at Anti-War Protests – Kommersant

One of the students reportedly targeted for expulsion had been covering the rallies as a journalist.

women's day protests

Russian Feminists Stage Anti-War Protests in 100 Cities

Independent monitors said at least 93 people were detained at the protests.

Navalny Urges Russians to Keep Protesting Ukraine War

More than 13,500 Russians have been detained at demonstrations against the invasion of Ukraine since Feb. 24.

Domestic Crackdown

Russia Detains Around 4,600 at Ukraine Conflict Protests

The latest detentions brought the total number of demonstrators held to more than 10,000 since Feb. 24, when Putin ordered troops into Ukraine.

minor detention

Moscow Police Detain Children Holding Anti-War Placard

The children had been laying flowers at the Ukrainian Embassy with their mothers.

risky demonstration

'No to War': Thousands Detained in Russian Protests

Many Russians were shocked by Putin's decision to attack Ukraine.

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