Irina Bystrova

Case Summary

Irina Bystrova, head of an art studio, was fined for anti-war posts on social networks, including a picture of Putin engulfed in flames and calls to stop the war in Ukraine. She was later prosecuted again and given a suspended sentence for further publications about the Russian Armed Forces.

Charges (2)

1. Public justification of terrorism
2. Dissemination of deliberately false information about the activities of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Fined for anti-war posts on social media.
• Later received a suspended sentence for further publications.
• Posts included a picture of Putin engulfed in flames and calls to end the war.

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