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Evgeny Savostin

Evgeny Savostin was sentenced to 28 years in prison for joining the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) in Kyiv and fighting against Russia in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. He was arrested upon returning to Saratov.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 21, 2026

Saratov, Saratov Region

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Mikhail Proshenkov

Mikhail Proshenkov, a 58-year-old Jehovah's Witness, was arrested during early-morning raids in Saratov. He was allegedly tortured with a stun gun by Armed National Guard personnel while his home was searched and charged with organizing the activities of a banned "extremist" organisation.

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LAST UPDATED · JUL 19, 2026

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