Case identifier RU-CMI8
Urgency: High
Age: 33 YRS
Arrest location: Zlatoust, Chelyabinsk region
Category: treason
Velimor Valerevich Merkulov
Velimor Merkulov was sentenced to 13 years for high treason and public justification of terrorism. The charges stem from allegedly providing information about mobilization to Ukrainian special services and posting pro-Ukrainian messages online, including messages justifying the bombing of the Kerch bridge.
LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026
Trial status: Convicted