Russia's Crackdown on Human Rights Defenders Continues
Despite a violent police raid on Underdog and La Virgen Taqueria bars in Moscow, visitors continue to show support for the independent venues. The raids are believed to be linked to a social media post last summer announcing a vinyl record sale to raise money for a Ukrainian charity. The crackdown on anti-war and opposition figures has increased since the start of the war in Ukraine, with raids on cultural spaces and venues hosting talks and exhibitions on the rise.