Overview

• Russia's Prosecutor General has formally designated Amnesty International as an 'undesirable organization,' effectively banning its operations in the country.
• Under Russian law, individuals who support or collaborate with Amnesty now face fines or up to five years in prison.
• The Kremlin claims the organization is a hub for 'global Russophobic projects' allegedly financed by Ukraine and its allies.
• Amnesty International has consistently criticized Russia's actions in Ukraine, labeling the invasion illegal and documenting alleged war crimes.
• This move is part of a broader crackdown on NGOs, with over 220 groups, including Greenpeace and RFE/RL, previously banned under similar accusations.