Freed Russian Activist Ilya Yashin Vows to Continue Anti-War Efforts

Yashin, released in a prisoner swap, aims to turn Russians against the war in Ukraine from his new base in Germany.

Ilya Yashin was freed as part of the largest East-West prisoner exchange since the Cold War.
He is determined to campaign against Russia’s war in Ukraine and advocate for political prisoners.
Yashin plans to use his YouTube channel to counter Kremlin propaganda and reach Russian citizens.
Despite his exile, he remains committed to influencing public opinion inside Russia.
Yashin acknowledges the challenges of adapting to freedom and organizing his efforts from abroad.