Russia: Ex-Duma Deputy Mikhailov Arrested on Terrorism Charges After Election Fraud Criticism

Basmanny Court arrested Oleg Mikhailov, former State Duma deputy and first secretary of the Communist Party in Komi, on charges of justifying terrorism. The arrest follows his vocal criticism of election fraud and continues a pattern of post-election pressure on opposition figures in Russia. The charges appear politically motivated, but the legal basis remains unclear.

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