Russian Court Dissolves Sakharov Center, Citing Alleged Violations

A Moscow court has ordered the closure of the Sakharov Center, one of Russia's oldest human rights groups, following allegations of "systematic gross and irremediable violations of the law." The center, which was founded to honor the memory of Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, had been a prominent venue for exhibitions and discussions on human rights. The closure comes as part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, with increased pressure on independent journalists and activists. The Sakharov Center has stated that it will continue its work, emphasizing that its legacy belongs to the people and not the regime.