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Putin Reshuffles Human Rights Council with Kremlin Allies

12/9/2025

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On December 9, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed new members to the Human Rights Council ahead of a forthcoming meeting.
The council lacks independence, reflecting a trend to replace critical voices with Kremlin-aligned supporters.
The new members are Maria Bolshakova (supports families of Russian soldiers), Alexei Lubkov (educator promoting a pro-Russian curriculum), Artur Shlykov (known for targeting anti-war figures), and Natalia Kravchenko (involved in technology development).

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Story summary

On December 9, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed new members to the Human Rights Council ahead of a forthcoming meeting.
The council lacks independence, reflecting a trend to replace critical voices with Kremlin-aligned supporters.
The new members are Maria Bolshakova (supports families of Russian soldiers), Alexei Lubkov (educator promoting a pro-Russian curriculum), Artur Shlykov (known for targeting anti-war figures), and Natalia Kravchenko (involved in technology development).