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Russia Warns Criminal Charges for Unsanctioned Protest Participants

3/27/2026

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Russia's Interior Ministry says participants in unsanctioned protests against new internet restrictions will face criminal charges.
The warning follows videos on social media urging nationwide rallies from March 27-29.
The ministry says calls for unauthorized public events have spread online, including coded messages.
Some TikTok videos urge protests using indirect language and are linked to the Telegram channel Scarlet Swan, which has previously sought official permission for protests.

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Russia's Interior Ministry says participants in unsanctioned protests against new internet restrictions will face criminal charges.
The warning follows videos on social media urging nationwide rallies from March 27-29.
The ministry says calls for unauthorized public events have spread online, including coded messages.
Some TikTok videos urge protests using indirect language and are linked to the Telegram channel Scarlet Swan, which has previously sought official permission for protests.