Alexander Grigoriev

Case Summary

Alexander Grigoriev, a member of the Yabloko party, is being prosecuted for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces and insulting authorities. He has left Russia after an arrest warrant was issued.

Charges (2)

1. Dissemination of “fakes” about the Russian Armed Forces
2. Insulting a representative of the authorities

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Member of the Yabloko party
• Accused of spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces
• Arrested in absentia and an arrest warrant was issued for him