Documented cases

2 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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Koveshnikova Yuliya Aleksandrovna

Yuliya Koveshnikova, a Ukrainian citizen, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for espionage after allegedly collecting and transmitting information about Russian forces to her husband, a Ukrainian soldier. She reportedly remained in occupied Melitopol to care for her pets and openly expressed pro-Ukrainian views.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Convicted

RU-CMGN

40 YRS

Melitopol, Zaporozhye Oblast, Ukraine (occupied by Russia)

Ethnic persecution

Arsen Seytasanovich Ablaev

Arsen Ablaev, a Ukrainian citizen and entrepreneur from Melitopol, was sentenced to 4 years and 5 months in prison for participating in the Noman Chelebidzhikhan Battalion. There are conflicting reports about his activities, including allegations of collaboration with Russian forces.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Convicted

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