Russia charges prominent opposition figures with ‘terrorism’ and ‘plotting a coup’ — Meduza

Russia Charges Opposition Figures with Terrorism and Plotting a Coup

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky and 22 members of the Russian Anti-war Committee.

They are accused of attempting to seize power by force and organizing or participating in a terrorist organization, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB) and state news agency TASS.

Notable figures charged include Mikhail Kasyanov, Marat Gelman, and Garry Kasparov.

Khodorkovsky also faces separate charges of public incitement to terrorism (Part 2 of Article 205.2).

No comment from the defendants is available at this time.

Author's summary: Russia accuses opposition figures of terrorism and plotting a coup.

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Meduza Meduza — 2025-10-14

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