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Russia Jails Activist Pyotr Verzilov in Absentia Following Retrial

An appellate court overturned an initial verdict against him in March due to unspecified procedural violations.

Basmanny District Court

Exiled Pussy Riot Member Shtein Sentenced in Absentia for ‘War Fakes’

Lucy Shtein, who fled from Russia in 2022, was found guilty of spreading “war fakes” and sentenced to six years in prison in absentia.

widespread searches

Police Raid, Detain Artists and Activists Across Russia

The Setevyye Svobody NGO linked the raids to a criminal case against exiled activist Pyotr Verzilov, who is reportedly accused of treason.

'procedural violations'

Russia Overturns ‘War Fakes’ Sentence Against Activist Pyotr Verzilov

Verzilov had been sentenced to 8.5 years in prison in absentia for spreading “deliberately false” information about the Russian army.

'insulting religious feelings'

Russia Arrests Pussy Riot Co-Founder Tolokonnikova in Absentia

Nadya Tolokonnikova was charged with insulting the religious feelings of believers, state media reported.

Exiled Pussy Riot Member Arrested in Absentia for ‘War Fakes’

Lucy Shtein fled Russia for Lithuania weeks after Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Jails Activist Pyotr Verzilov 8.5 Years in Absentia for ‘War Fakes’

The former publisher of Mediazona is accused of “causing social tensions” and “misleading citizens” about Moscow's invasion.

Pussy Riot Decries Russian Wartime Propaganda in New Music Video

The anti-Kremlin group's latest music video exudes the atmosphere of dark Slavic folktales — used to show the world through the eyes of children in wartime...

Criminal offense

Russia Places Pussy Riot Co-Founder Nadya Tolokonnikova on Wanted List

Russian authorities opened an investigation into Tolokonnikova for "insulting the religious feelings of believers" earlier this year.

Moscow Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Pyotr Verzilov Over War Fakes

Verzilov is accused of spreading “fake news” for two social media posts about the atrocities in Bucha.

Pussy Riot Member Accused of 'Insulting Religious Sensibilities'

Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Nadezhda Tolokonnikova.

Pussy Riot Pulls Out of German Festival Over Pro-Putin Singer’s Appearance

Anti-Kremlin activists Pussy Riot have canceled a festival performance in Germany due to the inclusion of Anna Netrebko in the festival lineup.

'Mama, Don't Watch TV'

Pussy Riot’s New Music Video Says ‘There Are No Nazis’ in Ukraine

Members of the anti-Kremlin feminist activist group Pussy Riot released their latest anti-war music video with footage of the most harrowing scenes from...

intercepted protest

Pussy Riot Activists Detained at World Cup Final

Members of the anti-Kremlin activist group Pussy Riot were detained at the football World Cup final in Qatar after they tried to storm the pitch to protest...

Pussy Riot Member Barred From Georgia as Russian Activists Face Entry Problems

Despite Georgia being a destination for anti-war Russians, several activists and journalists have faced problems at its border.

cross-border detention

Croatia Arrests Pussy Riot Activist Sought by Turkmenistan

Pussy Riot says the warrant against Aysoltan Niyazova was politically motivated.

Azovstal Defenders’ Wives, Russian Activist Ask Pope to Help Besieged Fighters

"We asked him to come to Ukraine, to talk to Putin, to tell him 'Let them go.' He just said he would pray for us."

Undercover departure

Pussy Riot Activist Maria Alyokhina Leaves Russia – NYT

The anti-Kremlin activist disguised herself as a food courier to leave Moscow.

Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina Named Russian Fugitive

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

'sanitary case'

Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina Sentenced Over Navalny Protest Calls

Alyokhina has been sentenced to one year of “restricted freedom” over a tweet that called for the Jan. 23 protest for Navalny's release.

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