Officials from the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation detained a resident of Volgograd who is accused of distributing extremist materials via the internet. The information was released by TASS, the state news agency, and points to alleged online activity that supported Ukraine and urged violence against Russian citizens.
According to the agency, during active investigative measures, investigators determined that a 34-year-old Volgograd resident used online platforms to publish statements in support of Ukraine and to promote violence against people inside Russia. The authorities described these actions as an expression that warranted further scrutiny within the law, leading to a formal criminal case.
The case has been opened under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which covers public calls to extremist activities. The charge reflects the authorities’ view that the detainee’s online statements constituted a direct incitement to extremism or violence.
In a separate note, information was released about a former colonel who was connected to attempts to obtain data from an FSB officer. The individual was sentenced to two years in prison and faces a substantial fine of 300,000 rubles. Additionally, they are prohibited from holding public office or government roles for a period of three years following completion of the sentence.
The report also touched on a separate military development involving three servicemen from the Armed Forces of Ukraine who reportedly swam across the Dnieper River and subsequently surrendered to Russian forces. This element was mentioned in connection with broader military or security-related updates in the region.