Russia Withdraws from European Anti-Torture Convention

Russia formally withdrew from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture, a move that removes international oversight of its detention practices. The withdrawal follows longstanding accusations of systematic torture in occupied territories and domestic prisons, signaling a further break from European legal frameworks. This reduces accountability mechanisms and may complicate future diplomatic engagement.

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