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www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russian court orders arrest of novelist Boris Akunin

Boris Akunin, a best-selling detective writer, has been arrested in absentia by a Moscow court as part of a crackdown on critics of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Akunin was charged with justifying terrorism after expressing support for Ukraine in a prank call staged by pro-Kremlin activists.
Many cultural figures have fled Russia in response to the government's crackdown on critics of the war in Ukraine. [ more ]
PEN America
4 months ago
Books

Russia Places Best-Selling Novelist Boris Akunin on its Wanted List

The Russian government has placed Boris Akunin, a popular novelist and critic of President Putin, on its wanted list for alleged criminal activity.
This move is part of a wider campaign by the Russian government to silence anti-war advocates and stifle dissent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Russia designates popular writer a foreign agent over Ukraine stance

Boris Akunin, a popular fiction writer in Russia, has been designated a foreign agent by the justice ministry due to his opposition to Moscow's war in Ukraine.
The designation carries negative connotations and requires individuals to identify themselves as foreign agents on social media and in publications, as well as subjecting them to financial reporting requirements.
Akunin's books have been removed from sale in Russia and other writers who have criticized the Ukraine war have received the same designation. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia designates author Boris Akunin terrorist and extremist'

Russian novelist Boris Akunin has been added to Russia's register of terrorists and extremists for his criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Akunin has been outspoken in his criticism of President Vladimir Putin and has called him a 'deranged dictator'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia adds writer Boris Akunin to terrorist list over criticism of war

Russian novelist Boris Akunin has been placed on Russia's register of extremists and terrorists for his criticism of Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Akunin's name was listed on the terrorist and extremists list by Russia's financial watchdog and a criminal investigation has been opened against him for allegedly justifying terrorism and spreading fake information on the Russian army. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russian court orders arrest of novelist Boris Akunin

Boris Akunin, a best-selling detective writer, has been arrested in absentia by a Moscow court as part of a crackdown on critics of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Akunin was charged with justifying terrorism after expressing support for Ukraine in a prank call staged by pro-Kremlin activists.
Many cultural figures have fled Russia in response to the government's crackdown on critics of the war in Ukraine. [ more ]
PEN America
4 months ago
Books

Russia Places Best-Selling Novelist Boris Akunin on its Wanted List

The Russian government has placed Boris Akunin, a popular novelist and critic of President Putin, on its wanted list for alleged criminal activity.
This move is part of a wider campaign by the Russian government to silence anti-war advocates and stifle dissent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Russia designates popular writer a foreign agent over Ukraine stance

Boris Akunin, a popular fiction writer in Russia, has been designated a foreign agent by the justice ministry due to his opposition to Moscow's war in Ukraine.
The designation carries negative connotations and requires individuals to identify themselves as foreign agents on social media and in publications, as well as subjecting them to financial reporting requirements.
Akunin's books have been removed from sale in Russia and other writers who have criticized the Ukraine war have received the same designation. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia designates author Boris Akunin terrorist and extremist'

Russian novelist Boris Akunin has been added to Russia's register of terrorists and extremists for his criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Akunin has been outspoken in his criticism of President Vladimir Putin and has called him a 'deranged dictator'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia adds writer Boris Akunin to terrorist list over criticism of war

Russian novelist Boris Akunin has been placed on Russia's register of extremists and terrorists for his criticism of Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Akunin's name was listed on the terrorist and extremists list by Russia's financial watchdog and a criminal investigation has been opened against him for allegedly justifying terrorism and spreading fake information on the Russian army. [ more ]
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