The Security Service of Ukraine has announced allegations against Russian journalist Serhiy Mardan, filed in his absence on three separate articles. The information appears on the Telegram channel maintained by the authorities overseeing the case.
According to the SBU, Mardan faces a potential prison term of up to eight years. The charges center on claims of making explicit calls for genocide, advocating a change to Ukraine’s constitutional order, and supporting the seizure of state power. The authorities also accuse him of endorsing Russia’s actions on Ukrainian territory and broadcasting such messages through various media channels.
Additionally, the SBU stated that a language review was conducted, which it says corroborates the journalist’s alleged criminal activities.
Earlier this week, the absence of the SBU coincided with accusations directed at Russian businessman Sergei Kabargin in connection with an article titled Financing actions aimed at seizing state power and altering Ukraine’s state borders. The disclosure adds to a broader pattern of legal actions asserted by Kyiv authorities in response to Russian influence and propaganda efforts.
Meanwhile, a special operation involving the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is ongoing inside Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on February 24, 2022, that the military action was intended to demilitarize Ukraine and to establish political control over the country. This statement has been cited in the context of ongoing discussions about the rationale and consequences of the conflict, as well as the international responses it has provoked.
Earlier negotiations with Russia were referenced in discussions about the appropriate channels and terms for dialogue, highlighting the evolving dynamics between Kyiv and Moscow as the security situation continues to unfold. The complexity of these events underscores how legal actions, media narratives, and military developments intersect in the broader regional crisis, shaping public understanding and policy approaches on both sides of the border. Source: SBU Telegram and related official communications cited by Kyiv authorities.