Russian who returned from abroad sent to pre-trial detention center for supporting RDK

Case Summary

Roman Zavodsky, a 33-year-old resident of Novosibirsk, was detained on charges of justifying terrorism. The FSB claims he left a comment in support of the Russian Volunteer Corps, which fights as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in a Telegram channel.

Charges (1)

1. justification of terrorism

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Arrested for a Telegram comment supporting RDK
• Accused of justifying terrorism
• Returned to Russia in 2025 after leaving in 2022 during mobilization
• FSB claims he's a participant of Memorial

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