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Garmash Vladimir Aleksandrovich

Vladimir Garmash was sentenced to 3 years in prison for damaging 13 posters promoting contract military service. He expressed remorse and explained his actions as a protest against the war in Ukraine and corruption within the Ministry of Defense.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

closed city of Zheleznogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Krasnoyarsk Krai

Protest

Roman Baliasin

Roman Baliasin is charged with violence against an FSB officer after allegedly trying to paint over the letter "Z" on a sign. He claims he was beaten and threatened by law enforcement officers.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Detained