A court in Ufa, the capital of Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan, on August 24 began the trial of noted activist Ramila Saitova, who was arrested in May over her online posts against Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Saitova was charged with "public calls for actions aimed against the country's security." The charge stemmed from her online video address to males mobilized for the war in Ukraine from Bashkortostan, calling on them "to be brave and openly say 'I do not want to kill.'" If convicted, Saitova faces up to six years in prison. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Idel.Realities, click here.
Noted Activist In Russia's Bashkortostan, Ramila Saitova, Goes On Trial Over Anti-War Video
Activist Ramila Saitova was arrested in May over her online posts against Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.