Nikolai Markin
- Criminal Code
- Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Region
- Moscow Oblast
- City
- Ramenskoye
Case summary
Former chairman of the Yabloko party branch in Ramenskoye (Moscow Region). On 10 March 2026, he was searched as part of a case on the dissemination of deliberately false information about the Russian Armed Forces. After interrogation, Markin was released on his own recognisance. He claimed that he had not published the posts he was accused of, but talked himself out of it to avoid being taken into custody and toughening the charges. Later in the trial, Markin said he fully supported state policies, including the SWO, and participated in United Russia rallies. On 22 April 2026, the court dismissed his case due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Others charged under Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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