Russia Charges Opposition Figures with Terrorism and Plotting a Coup
Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky and 22 members of the Russian Anti-war Committee.
They are accused of attempting to seize power by force and organizing or participating in a terrorist organization, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB) and state news agency TASS.
- Article 278 of the Russian Criminal Code: attempting to seize power by force
- Parts 1 and 2 of Article 205.4: organizing or participating in a terrorist organization
- Part 2 of Article 205.2: public incitement to terrorism (against Khodorkovsky)
Notable individuals charged include Mikhail Kasyanov, Marat Gelman, Leonid Gozman, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Garry Kasparov.
No comment from the accused has been reported.
Author's summary: Russia charges opposition figures with terrorism.