War in Ukraine: in Russia, opponents of the conflict harassed

For a young russian 22 years, walking the streets of Moscow (Russia) nothing natural these days. “I got into the habit of looking around me if people are watching me, for example“, confides the computer science student. If he is on his guard, it is because he received an anonymous warning a few days ago. A few meters from the apartment where he lives with his mother, he found a message tagged to the painting, on which one could read: “Don’t betray the country“. The young man was specifically targeted.

Since February 24, the already strong pressure on the Russian opposition has increased further. “The Russian people will always be able to distinguish true patriots from scum and traitors“, declared Vladimir Putin, on March 16. In 2019, a young girl made herself known by reading the Constitution during a demonstration. Aged today 20 years old, she received a recent visit from the police.