Nikita Yuferev

Case Summary

Nikita Yuferev, a municipal deputy from St. Petersburg, faces a criminal case for discrediting the Armed Forces due to tweets criticizing the military. He left Russia after facing pressure for his political views and actions.

Charges (1)

1. Discrediting the Russian Armed Forces

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Municipal deputy from St. Petersburg
• Criminal case for discrediting the Armed Forces
• Left Russia in October 2022
• Case triggered by tweets criticizing the military

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