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Russia's Courts Report Record Treason Convictions in 2025

10/6/2025

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In H1 2025, Russia's courts issued 224 convictions for treason, espionage, and collaboration.
232 individuals were prosecuted, averaging nearly two guilty verdicts per day.
State treason accounted for 76% of convictions, up from 68% in 2024.
Thirty-six percent face both treason and terrorism.
Secrecy rose to conceal 60% of defendants’ names; analysts project 500+ convictions by end of 2025.

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Story summary

In H1 2025, Russia's courts issued 224 convictions for treason, espionage, and collaboration.
232 individuals were prosecuted, averaging nearly two guilty verdicts per day.
State treason accounted for 76% of convictions, up from 68% in 2024.
Thirty-six percent face both treason and terrorism.
Secrecy rose to conceal 60% of defendants’ names; analysts project 500+ convictions by end of 2025.