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world1 year ago

Russian Authorities' Response to Terrorism: A Shift in Public Display of Force

Videos showing the torture of four men accused of Russia’s deadliest terror attack in decades have circulated widely, indicating the Russian state's growing tolerance for public violence. The men appeared in a Moscow court bandaged and battered, with one having his ear sliced off and shoved in his mouth, and another with a battery hooked up to his genitals. Analysts believe the public display of the brutal treatment was intended as a sign of revenge and a warning to potential terrorists, showcasing a new level of tolerance for public violence by the Russian authorities.

international-relations2 years ago

American Citizen Detained in Russia on Drug Charges

A US citizen, Robert Woodland, has been detained in Moscow on drug-related charges and given a two-month detention period by a Moscow court. Woodland, who is of Russian origin and was adopted by US scientists, is accused of preparing and attempting a crime, as well as illegally dealing with drugs. This comes after a series of high-profile detentions of US citizens and dual nationals in Russia, including a Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, whom the US considers wrongfully detained.