Pavel Danilov
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 280 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 280.4 part 2 item v, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war casesTerrorism casesExtremism cases
- Region
- Sverdlovsk Oblast
- City
- Yekaterinburg
Case summary
Resident of the Sverdlovsk region. On 21 October 2022, Danilov was searched, and on 6 February 2023, a case was opened against him on calls for activities against the security of the state, calls for extremism and public justification of terrorism. The reason was statements approving the undermining of the Crimean bridge and the activities of the Freedom of Russia Legion. As a measure of restraint, he was chosen to sign a covenant not to leave the country. The case was transferred to the court. Danilov absconded. Later, it became known that he was taken into custody.
Others charged under Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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