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Ukraine Arrests Socialist, Igniting Global Anti-War Outcry

4/25/2025

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Bogdan Syrotiuk, a 25-year-old socialist and member of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists, was arrested by Ukraine's SBU on April 25, 2025, for opposing the war, facing treason charges. His case underscores the crackdown on anti-war dissent in Ukraine, sparking a global campaign advocating for his release and the broader struggle against fascism and conflict.

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Bogdan Syrotiuk, a 25-year-old socialist and member of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists, was arrested by Ukraine's SBU on April 25, 2025, for opposing the war, facing treason charges. His case underscores the crackdown on anti-war dissent in Ukraine, sparking a global campaign advocating for his release and the broader struggle against fascism and conflict.