Kremlin intensifies repression under the guise of “fighting saboteurs”
Under the guise of fighting “saboteurs,” kremlin is introducing new mechanisms of pressure on the russian population. vladimir putin has signed a law allowing the blocking of accounts and property without a court decision—suspicion of involvement in “sabotage” or its financing is enough.
▫️russian authorities gain another tool to influence activists and disloyal entrepreneurs. Formally, the law is aimed at national security, but in practice, it legalizes selective confiscation of property without any legal guarantees.
▫️Pressure is also increasing within the framework of covert mobilization. One example is a new law passed by the state duma of russia, significantly increasing fines for those who fail to notify the military registration and enlistment office of a change of residence.
kremlin continues tightening control, as it needs a completely controlled and submissive population that will endure mobilization, repression, and economic hardships caused by the war.
