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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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Sergey Nosov

Sergey Nosov, a journalist, is accused of spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces through his Telegram channel. He posted information about the killings of civilians in Bucha and Irpen, and has since left Russia.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Aleksandr Sultygov

Aleksandr Sultygov, an entrepreneur from the Orel region, was sentenced to 8 years in prison for spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces and making calls for terrorism. The charges are based on social media posts inciting violent change of power and commenting on the military's actions in Bucha.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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