Zhanna Nemtsova Arrested in Absentia | Europe News

A Moscow court has ordered the arrest of Zhanna Nemtsova, daughter of slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, charging her in absentia for ties to a Russian “undesirable” organization. Based in Germany and co-founded by Nemtsova in 2015, the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom was officially banned earlier this year — a move that can lead to prison time for anyone supporting it. Nemtsova, who remains outside Russia, shrugged off the ruling with a social media quip calling herself “famous,” highlighting the foundation’s German registration in Bonn. The designation is a tool Russia frequently uses against groups seen as threats to its stability. Her father, a vocal Putin critic assassinated in 2015 while investigating Ukraine, remains a symbol of resistance — though his killers were convicted, allies insist the true masterminds still evade justice. This case underscores the perilous reality for dissenters and their families in modern Russia. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3f8bea776b7dd60a