Vitaly Borisovich Zaitsev

Case Summary

Vitaly Zaitsev was sentenced to 2 years of forced labor and fined for public calls for terrorist and extremist activities online. The charges stem from comments he made on VK expressing negative views on the "special military operation" and allegedly inciting violence against Russians and the Russian president.

Charges (2)

1. Public calls for terrorist activities using the Internet
2. Public calls for extremist activities using the Internet

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Previously fined for administrative offenses related to discrediting the Russian army.
• Posted comments on VK related to the war in Ukraine.
• Initially arrested for administrative offenses before facing criminal charges.

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