Documented cases

8 people held for political reasons in Russia, Belarus, Georgia and Central Asia. Search by name, or filter by country, charge, arrest date and sentence.

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Alexei Barbin

Alexei Barbin is on trial for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. His case is ongoing in Kursk as of September 2025.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Evgeny Babin

Evgeny Babin was sentenced to six years in prison for an anti-war video on his YouTube channel. The video included Babin setting fire to his military card and accusations against Putin and the Russian army.

HEALTH CONCERNS

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Roman Klyukin

Roman Klyukin, a Ukrainian soldier who was taken prisoner, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for espionage and participation in a terrorist organization. He served in a Crimean Tatar battalion.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 7, 2026

Svetlana Savelyeva

Svetlana Savelyeva was sentenced to 15 years and two months in prison for high treason and illegal border crossing. She was detained in October 2024 while attempting to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory to meet her partner in the AFU.

TORTURE REPORTED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · NOV 9, 2026

Svetlana Savelyeva

Svetlana Savelyeva was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for allegedly attempting to join the Ukrainian army. She reports being tortured by the FSB and denied medical care in detention.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · NOV 4, 2026

Sergey Mazur

Sergey Mazur was sentenced to 25 years in prison for allegedly collaborating with Ukrainian intelligence to prepare an attack on a high-ranking official in the Kursk region. He was accused of gathering intelligence on military and civilian objects and attempting to manufacture an explosive device.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 5, 2026

Radik Rafikovich Makaev

Radik Makaev was sentenced to 10 years in prison for preparing for treason, attempting to illegally cross the border, and preparing to participate in a terrorist organization. He allegedly intended to join the Legion "Freedom of Russia" to fight against the Russian Armed Forces.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 20, 2026

Daniil Alexandrovich Berdyugin

Daniil Berdyugin, a student, was sentenced to 6 years in a strict regime colony for attempting to cross the border and preparing for treason. The case is classified, but it is believed to be related to his intention to travel to Ukraine and join the Legion "Freedom of Russia".

LAST UPDATED · AUG 20, 2026

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