Jailed Kremlin Critic Faces New Trial Over Anti-War Stance

Alexei Gorinov, already serving seven years for opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, denies fresh charges of justifying terrorism.

Alexei Gorinov, a former Moscow municipal council member, is on trial again, accused of justifying terrorism during alleged conversations with cellmates.
He was the first to be jailed under Russia's wartime censorship law, receiving a seven-year sentence in 2022 for criticizing the invasion of Ukraine.
Gorinov denies the terrorism charges, asserting his statements were misrepresented and reiterating his anti-war stance in court.
His health has deteriorated in prison, where he suffers from chronic respiratory issues and reports of harsh conditions, including forced labor while ill.
Rights groups highlight Gorinov's case as part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, with over 1,100 individuals implicated in anti-war cases since 2022.