The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow has seized the property of Yabloko party deputy chairman Maxim Kruglov. The court’s press service reported this information. The specific assets that were seized have not been disclosed.
Mr. Kruglov is accused of spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. According to the investigation, the deputy chairman published two posts in 2022 containing false information about actions by Russian soldiers against Ukrainian civilians. The posts referenced events in the city of Bucha and the number of civilian casualties in Mariupol according to UN data.
The deputy was arrested on October 2. Maxim Kruglov did not admit guilt and considered the charges unfounded. The defense insisted on a more lenient preventive measure. Yabloko party leader Nikolai Rybakov proposed releasing Mr. Kruglov on bail.
Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow
The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow is a court of first instance that handles civil, criminal, and administrative cases within its territorial jurisdiction in the Russian capital. Established during the Soviet era, it operates within the Russian judicial system and is housed in a functional, modern building designed to serve its legal purposes.
Yabloko party
The Yabloko party is a Russian social-liberal political party founded in 1993, emerging from a coalition of pro-democracy movements. It has historically advocated for democratic reforms, a market economy, and closer ties with Western nations, but has struggled to gain significant parliamentary representation in recent years under Russia’s current political system.
Russian Armed Forces
The Russian Armed Forces trace their origins to the early Red Army, established by the Bolsheviks after the 1917 Revolution. As the primary military force of the Soviet Union, they were a central actor in World War II and the Cold War. Following the USSR’s dissolution in 1991, the forces were reformed into the military of the Russian Federation.
Bucha
Bucha is a city in Ukraine, northwest of Kyiv, that became internationally known in 2022 following its liberation from Russian occupation. During the month-long occupation, the city was the site of what numerous international investigations have described as a massacre of Ukrainian civilians, constituting a major war crime. This event has made Bucha a global symbol of the brutality of the war.
Mariupol
Mariupol is a port city in southeastern Ukraine on the coast of the Sea of Azov. Historically a major industrial and metallurgical center, it was founded in the 18th century and grew around its strategic seaport. The city gained global attention in 2022 when it was the site of a devastating siege and battle during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
UN
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945 after World War II to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. Headquartered in New York City, it provides a forum for diplomatic dialogue and addresses global issues such as poverty, human rights, and climate change through its various specialized agencies.
