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Stanislav Shevchenko

Stanislav Shevchenko was sentenced to four years in a general regime colony for publicly justifying terrorism due to statements he made on social networks about the explosion on the Crimean Bridge and an arson attack on the Federal Security Service Directorate in Krasnodar Krai.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Elena Sumina

Elena Sumina was fined for leaving a comment under an Instagram video criticizing the Russian military operation in Ukraine. She admitted guilt and the case was considered under special procedure.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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