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3 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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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.

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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

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

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