Maksim Kruglov
- Criminal Code
- Article 207.3 part 2 item d, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (open prison colony)
- Date of verdict
- 2026-06-24
- Region
- Moscow
- City
- Moscow
- Address for letters
- 127055, г. Москва, ул. Новослободская д. 45, ФКУ СИЗО-2 УФСИН России по г. Москве ("Бутырка"), Круглов Максим Сергеевич, 1986 г.р.
Case summary
Deputy Chairman of the Yabloko party. In 2019-2024 - Deputy of the Moscow City Duma and head of the Yabloko faction in the City Duma.
On 1 October 2025, the Investigative Committee reported Kruglov's detention in the case of spreading "fake news" about the Russian army because of posts in his personal Telegram channel in April 2022. In the first days of April 2022, Kruglov published two posts on his channel about the killings of civilians in Bucha. He was taken from St Petersburg to Moscow, where, according to party comrades, he was interrogated all night. On 2 October 2025, Kruglov was placed into custody. The ruling stated that he was accused of "committing a grave corruption offence" in 2020.
The 24 June 2026 sentenced for 7 years of inprisonement.
Others charged under Article 207.3 part 2 item d, Russian Criminal Code
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