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Russian users are reporting widespread issues accessing Wikipedia without a VPN—disruptions began after midnight, according to data from Sboy.rf and DownDetector. Roskomnadzor has not commented on the situation yet, while the site continues to function via VPN.

Source: Новая газета Европа

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The Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee for the Moscow region has once again refused to open a case on abuse of power against police officers from Podolsk, whom Maria Tsydenova accused of beating and humiliating her due to her ethnicity. The courts have dismissed both cases against Tsydenova, and the head of the Podolsk police has apologised to her.

Source: 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия

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Regional newspapers in seven regions have refused to publish the Yabloko candidates’ election manifesto in single-mandate districts, citing various reasons—from formal objections to the layouts to the need for approval from state authorities. In Kaliningrad Region, the newspaper suggested changing the slogan “For peace and freedom!,” while in Perm Krai and Yakutia publication was also blocked, citing the removal of the party list and pending response from the prosecutor’s office.

Source: Пресс-служба Яблока

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On 26 August, the Leningrad Regional Court upheld the electoral commission’s refusal to register Yabloko’s party list for the regional Legislative Assembly elections. The party stated that they intend to appeal the decision at the Second General Jurisdiction Court of Appeal.

Source: Пресс-служба Яблока

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In Omsk, a large city in southwestern Siberia, a 46-year-old woman and her 48-year-old acquaintance have been detained in a case concerning the desecration of a memorial structure (paragraphs “a, b” of part 2 of article 243.4 of the Criminal Code). According to investigators, both have admitted guilt and are undergoing investigative procedures.

Source: СК РФ (Краснодарский край)

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The Uzlovsky District Court fined a resident of the Uzlovsky District 25,000 rubles (approx. US$270) for posting photos and videos of the aftermath of a drone attack on the Azot plant in the “Tula Pryanik” community. According to the court, the woman violated the heightened alert regime, which forbids sharing such material.

Source: 71.RU (Тула)

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In Sverdlovsk Region, a criminal case has been opened against a local resident for financing extremist and terrorist activities. According to investigators, over the course of six months they transferred money to accounts belonging to the organisation “Interdepartmental Public Movement ‘Artpodgotovka.’”

Source: Экстремизму – НЕТ!

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The Uzlovsky District Court in Tula region fined blogger Ulyana Protasyevich 25,000 roubles (approximately US$270) under the article on violating the heightened readiness regime (Article 20.6.1 of the Administrative Code) for publishing photos and videos showing the aftermath of drone attacks on a chemical plant and warehouses. Protasyevich admitted guilt and expressed remorse.

Source: Тула. ЭкстремиZм

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The website of the Moscow magistrates’ courts has published rulings showing that in July, Karen Shainyan was fined 800,000 roubles (US$8,900) under four charges for “LGBT propaganda” among children due to posts on Just Got Lucky. The site also published a decision to fine Yevgeny Pisemsky, founder of “Parni+,” 300,000 roubles (US$3,300) under a similar article.

Source: Преступление 6.21

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On 28 August, the Supreme Court of Bashkortostan will hear a lawsuit filed by Konstantin Shagimuratov, a member of the Fair Russia—For Truth party, seeking to annul the registration of Yabloko’s candidate Aleksei Akimenko in the State Duma election for the Neftekamsk constituency No. 6. According to Shagimuratov, Akimenko administers social media communities that mention social networks banned in Russia.

Source: Пресс-служба Яблока

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The Supreme Court of Russia has upheld the sentence given to Sergei Avramenko, a resident of Amur Region in the Russian Far East, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for preparing a terrorist attack and unlawfully acquiring weapons. According to investigators, he was planning explosions in the district court building, the local police department, and on the railway, but was detained before he could commit the crime.

Source: Пресс-служба судов Амурской области

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