Russia in a Whirlpool of Repressions: Regime Consumes Itself

Russia in a Whirlpool of Repressions: Regime Consumes Itself

Repression is tightening its grip across Russia, with no one safe from arrest and imprisonment, regardless of loyalty or powerful connections.

A new wave of repression is sweeping the country, with

an explosive surge in convictions under political charges
, as observed by the Telegram channel We Can Explain.

This surge is marked by a significant increase in convictions under terrorism-related articles, with 210 people convicted in the first half of 2025, compared to 25 in the same period in 2024 and 8 in 2023, representing a twenty-six-fold increase over 2023.

Additionally, the number of sentences for

justifying terrorism
has nearly doubled since early 2023, reaching 243.

Author's summary: Russia's regime is intensifying repression.

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ZN.ua ZN.ua — 2025-10-25

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