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Alexey Kirilenko

Alexey Kirilenko, a 50-year-old resident of Kaliningrad, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to travel to Ukraine to fight against Russia. He was accused of attempting high treason and joining a terrorist organization.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Maria Boncler

Lawyer Maria Boncler faces up to 20 years in prison after her charges were upgraded to high treason. She reports being tortured during her arrest and denied essential medication while in SIZO.

TORTURE REPORTED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Aleksandr Polyachkov

Aleksandr Polyachkov, a Lithuanian citizen living in Kaliningrad, was sentenced to 13.5 years in a strict regime colony for espionage. He is accused of collecting and passing state secrets between 2011 and 2024.

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 20, 2026

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