Persecution for anti-war views
Data is updated monthly.
On this page you will find current and regularly updated information about anti-war repressions of the Russian state. There are more than 950 defendants in criminal cases and almost 9 thousand administrative cases — read more about this below.
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962
defendants in anti-war cases since 24 February 2022 till 20 June 2024
104
new defendants since 24 February 2024 till 20 June 2024
Number of defendants in anti-war cases by year
As of June 20, 2024, we are aware of 962 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.
9667
cases under Article 20.3.3 (*according to Mediazona) from 24 February 2022 till 20 June 2024
1091
cases under Article 20.3.3 (*according to Mediazona) from 1 January 2024 till 20 June 2024
Number of cases under Article 20.3.3 of the CAO in Russia and in the annexed Republic of Crimea since March 2022
Number of detentions for anti-war views by year
Extrajudicial persecution for anti-war views
1545
cases cases under Article 20.3.3 (*according to Mediazona) from 24 February 2022 till 20 June 2024
60
cases of extrajudicial pressure since 24 February 2024