Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Russian Politician Detained for Criticizing Army
A Russian politician named Maxim Kruglov, from the Yabloko party, has been accused of spreading false information about the Russian army.
He made posts on social media that the government says were untrue.
Kruglov, who has called for a ceasefire in Ukraine, could go to jail for up to 10 years.
A court has decided to hold him in a detention facility until late November.
His lawyer stated the charges were over posts that referred to UN data and the situation in Bucha.
His party opposes the war and has faced similar legal issues before.
Maxim Kruglov charged with spreading lies about the Russian army.
Charges relate to social media posts made in 2022.
Kruglov advocated for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Faces up to 10 years in jail if convicted.
Court ordered detention until November 29.
- Who
- Maxim Kruglov, deputy leader of Yabloko
- What
- Charged with spreading lies about the Russian army
- When
- Charged on Thursday
- Where
- Moscow
- Why
- Posts referred to UN data on deaths in Mariupol and events in Bucha
Yabloko Party Position
Russian Government Position
Freedom of Speech Regarding the Military
Yabloko Party Position
Believes laws punishing those deemed to be spreading fake news or discrediting the army could be used to jail anyone who wants peace, calls for all repressive laws to be repealed.
Russian Government Position
Claims individuals are spreading false information about the military.
Ukraine Conflict
Yabloko Party Position
Condemns the war and calls for a ceasefire.
Russian Government Position
The Kremlin has said it is open to peace talks but needs to achieve its original aims.
- Defendant
- Maxim Kruglov
- Political Affiliation
- Yabloko party
- Charge
- Spreading lies about the Russian army
- Potential Sentence
- Up to 10 years in jail
- Detention Decision
- Held until November 29