Kaluga District Court Delays Administrative Case Involving Military Surgeon

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The Kozelsky District Court of the Kaluga District recently announced that it would not proceed with the administrative case against military surgeon Yuri Yevich, who has been accused of discrediting the Russian army. In the latest update, the case was listed as “returned without consideration” in the preparation column, signaling that it was sent back to the applicant and that the scheduled meeting on April 18 was cancelled. A new hearing date will be arranged after the case resumes a thorough review.

The administrative defamation matter arose following a lecture delivered on Sakhalin to National Guard personnel, after which the physician faced a charge related to discrediting the armed forces. If the court accepts the charge, the consequence could be a fine of up to 50,000 rubles. This episode highlights the ongoing legal framework governing public statements about state institutions and the potential penalties outlined under the applicable defamation provisions in Russia.

In related exchanges, former Deputy Prime Minister and the President’s representative for the Far Eastern Federal District, Yury Trutnev, commented on the situation. He suggested that if the court finds the medical professional guilty of discrediting the use of the Russian Armed Forces, the defense might shift toward accepting a monetary penalty rather than escalating the matter further against Yuri Yevich. The commentary underscores the high-level interest these cases attract and the broader implications for public discourse and professional accountability in sensitive national security contexts.

Meanwhile, Vladislav Shapsha, the governor of the Kaluga region, publicly expressed his support for the military surgeon. His stance reflects regional concern for the implications of the case on medical personnel serving within national defense structures and the potential impact on the morale and operations of medical teams deployed in support of security forces. The governor’s remarks contribute to the evolving narrative about how regional authorities balance upholding state policies with protecting the rights and reputations of individuals in high-profile roles.

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