Foreign Affairs
Teenagers Arseni and Jeva spoke out against the war and are now imprisoned as terrorists in Russia
Approximately 800 minors are listed on Russia’s terrorism and extremism registry, with nearly 97 percent added since the start of the war in Ukraine. This statistic highlights the severe consequences faced by young people who oppose the conflict. The article focuses on the case of teenagers Arseni and Jeva, who expressed their opposition to the war and are currently incarcerated in a Russian prison under terrorism charges. Their situation exemplifies the broader crackdown on dissent among younger demographics in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
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