Alexey Pavlovich Volsky

Case Summary

Alexey Volsky was prosecuted for a VK post criticizing Russia's actions in Ukraine. He was initially under house arrest, then subject to a travel ban, and later ordered to undergo compulsory psychiatric treatment before being released from punishment and ordered to receive compulsory medical treatment of a specialized type.

Charges (2)

1. Public dissemination of deliberately false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
2. Public calls for extremist activity on the Internet

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Posted criticism of Russian military actions in Ukraine on VK.
• Diagnosed with a II group disability.
• Initially under house arrest, then travel ban.
• Ordered to compulsory psychiatric treatment.

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