Overview

• Moscow’s Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against Maxim Kruglov under Article 207.3(2)(d) of the Criminal Code.
• Authorities allege he publicly disseminated knowingly false information about the use of Russia’s Armed Forces.
• Investigators say the case is based on posts he published on his Telegram channel in April 2022 concerning actions toward civilians in Ukraine.
• Kruglov has been detained and is to be taken to the capital’s Investigative Committee unit for further procedural steps.
• Kruglov is a former Moscow City Duma deputy from the opposition Yabloko party.