Censorship and Dissent in Russia

Former Moscow lawmaker Maxim Kruglov faces arrest for social media posts from 2022—during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—that allegedly violated censorship laws. Accused of inciting hatred through references to UN conflict data and Bucha’s atrocities, Kruglov denies wrongdoing, calling the charges a crackdown on dissent. His party, Yabloko, though politically marginalized, is using the election to rally anti-war voters, with leader Nikolai Rybakov warning that supporting the status quo means accepting unjust repression. Kruglov remains steadfast: he opposes the war and believes Russia can one day become a peaceful, respected nation where disagreement is possible. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8754802fec649c9c