Russia escalates prosecutions of academics for past Navalny-linked donations

Russian authorities have brought over 10 cases in six months against scientists and university staff for donations to the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), designated as extremist. This marks a notable escalation in post-Navalny repression targeting academics, with prosecutions reaching Moscow courts. The move signals a broader crackdown on civil society and dissent, potentially deterring future political engagement among intellectuals.