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Michael

Location unknownChecked October 18, 2026

Michael, Saint Petersburg. Charges: Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)); “The case of a St. Petersburg resident accused of promoting terrorism”. Status: location unknown.

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Saint Petersburg · Saint Petersburg · Terrorism cases

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According to the investigation, he published materials justifying the activities of the terrorist organisations Russian Volunteer Corps and the Russian Freedom Legion (banned in the Russian Federation). He also posted instructions on how to join these organisations and called on Russian citizens to assist them.

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November 1, 2025 — persecution begins

The case of a St. Petersburg resident accused of promoting terrorism

Checked October 18, 2026 · no changes since October 15

Criminal case

The case of a St. Petersburg resident accused of promoting terrorism

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Resident of St. Petersburg. In November 2025, it became known that he was detained as part of a terrorist propaganda case. According to the investigation, he published materials justifying the activities of the Freedom of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps, as well as posting instructions on how to join these organisations and urging Russian citizens to assist them.

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