Russia Orders Arrest of Boris Akunin for Supporting Ukraine

A Moscow court's decision to arrest the exiled writer highlights the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent.

A Moscow court ordered the arrest in absentia of Boris Akunin, a vocal critic of the Kremlin, for expressing support for Ukraine.
Akunin, a bestselling Russian language writer, faces charges of 'justifying terrorism' and spreading 'disinformation' about the Russian army.
The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, with thousands detained for opposing the conflict in Ukraine.
Prominent cultural figures have fled Russia, facing strict censorship and potential legal repercussions for their views.
The international community watches closely as the case raises questions about free expression and the rule of law in Russia.