Mikhail Klimarev

Case Summary

Mikhail Klimarev, head of the Society for the Defence of the Internet, is being prosecuted for calls for extremist activity due to a comment urging Ukrainian servicemen not to take Rosgvardia officers prisoner. He was also designated a "foreign agent".

Charges (1)

1. Incitement to hatred or enmity

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Head of Society for the Defence of the Internet
• Accused of extremism for online comment
• Designated a "foreign agent"
• Also being investigated under the terrorist article

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