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Political Activist Beaten at Kyiv Recruitment Center, Police Investigate

3/21/2026

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Volodymyr Balukh, a political activist, was reportedly beaten at a Kyiv military recruitment center on March 20.
He says bruising occurred after being pushed into a van by men in uniforms.
Lawmakers Volodymyr Ariev and Sofia Fedyna say the incident may be politically motivated.
Police are investigating the incident.
The Kyiv City Territorial Center for Recruiting says Balukh was brought in as a violator of military registration and denies wrongdoing.

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Volodymyr Balukh, a political activist, was reportedly beaten at a Kyiv military recruitment center on March 20.
He says bruising occurred after being pushed into a van by men in uniforms.
Lawmakers Volodymyr Ariev and Sofia Fedyna say the incident may be politically motivated.
Police are investigating the incident.
The Kyiv City Territorial Center for Recruiting says Balukh was brought in as a violator of military registration and denies wrongdoing.