Persecution for anti-war views

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Latest update: 24 October 2024.
 

On this page you will find current and regularly updated information about anti-war repressions of the Russian state. There are more than 1000 defendants in criminal cases and almost 9 thousand administrative cases — read more about this below.
 

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217

new defendants since 24 February 2024 till 23 October 2024

Number of defendants in anti-war cases by year

As of 23 October, 2024, we are aware of 1080 defendants in anti-war criminal cases. Some people have more than one case, and they may have been filed in different years, so the number on the graph is higher than the total number of defendants.

You can support those involved in criminal anti-war cases and write them a letter. Details of the cases, a list of names and addresses can be found here.

9369

cases under Article 20.3.3 from 24 February 2022 till 23 September 2024

*Due to the unavailability of the courts' websites, data on cases under 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for October are being clarified

1333

cases under Article 20.3.3 from 1 January 2024 till 23 September 2024

Number of cases under Article 20.3.3 of the CAO in Russia and in the annexed Republic of Crimea since March 2022

20 061

detentions for expressing anti-war views from 24 February 2022 till 23 October 2024

649

cases of extrajudicial pressure from 24 February 2022 till 24 October 2024

Number of detentions for anti-war views by year

Extrajudicial persecution for anti-war views

1617

cases of pressure on journalists and media workers since 24 February 2022 till 23 July 2024

65

repressive laws introduced since 24 February, 2024

Types of pressure on journalists, media and bloggers