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Teen Musician Jailed Again Amid Russia's Anti-War Crackdown

11/12/2025

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Diana Loginova, known as Naoko, an 18-year-old street musician, was sentenced to a third consecutive 13-day jail term for anti-war songs.
Her initial arrest occurred on October 15, 2025 and she has two prior sentences for disrupting public order.
Human rights activists say the case reflects a crackdown on dissent as the Kremlin's censorship laws intensify since the 2022 invasion, triggering solidarity performances and further arrests across Russia.

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Diana Loginova, known as Naoko, an 18-year-old street musician, was sentenced to a third consecutive 13-day jail term for anti-war songs.
Her initial arrest occurred on October 15, 2025 and she has two prior sentences for disrupting public order.
Human rights activists say the case reflects a crackdown on dissent as the Kremlin's censorship laws intensify since the 2022 invasion, triggering solidarity performances and further arrests across Russia.