Documented cases

4 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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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

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

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