Russia charges prominent opposition figures with ‘terrorism’ and ‘plotting a coup’ — Meduza

Russia Charges Opposition Figures with Terrorism and Plotting a Coup

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky and 22 members of the Russian Anti-war Committee.

They are accused of attempting to seize power by force and organizing or participating in a terrorist organization, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB).

Khodorkovsky also faces separate charges of public incitement to terrorism.

According to an FSB press release.

Author summary: Russia charges opposition figures with terrorism.

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Meduza Meduza — 2025-10-14

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