In 2025 Russia issued 1,776 terrorism-related verdicts against 2,078 defendants, more than doubling 2024. About 929 cases show political persecution signs; many hearings are closed. Roughly 30% involved Ukrainian nationals; several life terms were handed down, with a median of 15 years. Experts link the rise to social-media monitoring and expect more cases to regional courts. ⚖️ 🚨 https://theins.press/en/news/295158