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Russian Anarchist Found Dead in Pre-Trial Detention Center

Roman Shvedov was sentenced to 16 years in prison earlier this week for setting fire to a district administration building in the Rostov region.

Russian Man Jailed for Daughter’s Anti-War Drawing Released From Prison

Alexei Moskalev was sentenced to prison last March for repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian military.

Russia’s Army Plans to Enlist 20K Criminal Defendants for Ukraine War – IStories

A military source said the Defense Ministry turned to criminal defendants after running out of convicted prisoners willing to volunteer to fight.

FSB Shuts Down Underground Casino Inside Southern Russian Prison

Agents seized playing cards, casino chips, a mobile phone, SIM cards and other equipment used to run the illicit casino at Penal Colony No. 14.

What We Know About the Prison Hostage Crisis in Russia's Volgograd

Security forces have reportedly regained control over the prison, with at least four attackers killed.

Jailed Russian-U.K. Dissident Kara-Murza Moved to Unknown Location – Reuters

His reported transfer comes as several other political prisoners jailed in Russia have been reportedly moved to unknown locations in recent days.

Anti-War Store Owner Released From St. Petersburg Prison

Videos showed Dmitry Skurikhin being greeted by his wife and family outside of a penal colony, where he had been held since August 2023.

U.S. Man Jailed in Russia Says Being Tortured by Fellow Inmates

Robert Gilman claimed that his cellmates in a Voronezh penal colony regularly disturbed his sleep, took away his clothes and beat him.

Russian Priest’s Sons Jailed Up to 17.5 Years for Trying to Join Ukraine Army

The Ashcheulov brothers expressed opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in their closing statements, according to Mediazona.

Prison Conditions of Putin Critic Yashin Deteriorating – Lawyer

Ilya Yashin’s lawyer said that the 40-year-old was moved to a “PKT” prison cell, similar to one where Navalny was held.

Russian Prison Standoff Ends With Hostages Freed, Suspects 'Liquidated'

State media reported that IS members who are due to appear in court on terrorism charges were among the hostage-takers.

Russian-Ukrainian Activist Convicted of 'Plotting Treason' Dies in Prison – Reports

Igor Pokusin, 61, was designated a political prisoner by the Russian rights group Memorial.

Veteran Rights Activist Orlov Transferred Before Prison Sentence Begins

Oleg Orlov’s wife had requested that her husband not be transferred to a new detention facility until his sentence began due to his poor health.

Russia Seeks Arrest of Exiled Prisoners’ Rights Activist Osechkin

Gulagu.net founder Vladimir Osechkin is accused of justifying terrorism and calling for terrorist attacks online.

Putin Discussed Prisoner Swap Hours Before Navalny’s Death – Agentstvo

Journalist Christo Grozev, who was reportedly aware of plans to swap Navalny, said that Putin had “probably agreed” to the exchange.

From Whelan to Karelina: The Americans Held in Russian Prisons

This week's arrest of a U.S.-Russian woman on suspicion of treason is the latest in a series of arrests of U.S. citizens on Russian soil.

Before Navalny: 5 High-Profile Prisoners Who Perished in Russian Detention

Navalny — though arguably the most famous — is not the first activist to have died while held in Russia's harsh prison system.

Timeline: Alexei Navalny’s Final Hours

Based on available media reports and statements made by Russian authorities, The Moscow Times has recreated the timeline of the Kremlin critic’s final...

Alexei Navalny’s Last Weeks in an Arctic Prison

Through messages passed through his lawyers, he posted regularly on social media in a characteristically optimistic and light-hearted tone.

Jailed Opposition Activist Kara-Murza Transferred to ‘Unknown’ Location

Transferring prisoners to new facilities can sometimes take weeks in Russia, and prisoners lose all contact with the outside world.

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