Documented cases

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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Nikolai Shcherbakov

Nikolai Shcherbakov was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony for high treason. The prosecution alleged he filmed military graves at a cemetery and sent the information to Ukrainian intelligence services.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 7, 2026

Boliyor Khalikov

An Uzbek migrant, Boliyor Khalikov, was arrested in Yaroslavl for tearing a flag featuring military symbols. He faces criminal charges for desecrating symbols of military honor.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Nikolai Kharitonov

Nikolai Kharitonov was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony for high treason. He is accused of providing information about air defense systems to Ukrainian intelligence via messenger.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 10, 2026

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