10 Terrorist-Related Verdicts Issued Daily in Russia
Russian courts issued ten verdicts per day in 2026 on 'terrorist' charges.
Consensus
- Russian courts issued 1,145 convictions for terrorist-related charges (articles 205–205.5 of the Criminal Code) in the first half of 2026.
- This represents a 58% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
- The average number of verdicts per working day was 10.
- The number of convictions in the first half of 2026 exceeded the total for the entire year of 2024 by 24%.
- More than half (53.8%–54%) of verdicts were based on Article 205.2, which covers incitement to terrorism, its justification, or propaganda.
- The number of convictions under Article 205 (terrorism acts) decreased by nearly half, from 292 in the first half of 2025 to 187 in the first half of 2026.
- At least 427 individuals (35%) were convicted in cases with clear signs of political motivation.
- At least 243 individuals were citizens of Ukraine, including military personnel from the Azov and Aidar units and civilians from occupied territories.
- The majority of verdicts (92.7%) resulted in imprisonment, with a median sentence of 13 years.
- Only six individuals received fines without deprivation of liberty.
- The four military courts (Southern, 2nd Western, 2nd Eastern, and Central) issued 86.3% of all verdicts.
- The names of nearly two-thirds of defendants were concealed in court records.
Points of divergence
- 1234 individuals were convicted in the first half of 2026 (+38% year-on-year). — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The number of individuals convicted was at least 1234, with 357 convicted solely under Article 205.2 without any violent charges. — tg_currenttime
- The number of convictions for terrorism-related charges increased by 38% year-on-year, and 34 cases included compulsory treatment as a sentence. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
- The median sentence for 359 known cases was 13 years. — tg_echoonline_news
- The share of verdicts based on 'justification of terrorism' reached 53%. — tg_sibrealii
- The number of convictions for terrorism-related charges in the first half of 2016 was 24% higher than the total for the entire 2024 year. — tvrain
- The maximum sentence across multiple charges was 29 years. — tg_currenttime
Coverage (10 sources)
- Russian courts have begun stamping out terrorism-related cases at a rate of 10 verdicts per day — The Moscow Times
- Number of sentences for 'terrorist' articles increased by 58% — Говорит НеМосква
- In Russia, 10 sentences are handed down daily on 'terrorist' articles. In a year, they became more than 1.5 times larger... — ЭХО / Новости
- In Russia, number of sentences on "terrorist" articles grew by 58% in a year — Сибирь.Реалии
- In Russia, number of sentences on "terrorist" articles grew by 58% in a year — Радио Свобода
- In Russia, number of sentences on "terrorist" articles grew by 58% in a year — Север.Реалии
- Growth by 58%. Russian courts issued ten verdicts per day in 2026 on 'terrorist' charges — Дождь
- More than 1200 Russians sentenced for "terrorism" in first half of 2026. On average, 10 verdicts are issued per day — Настоящее Время
- Growth of 58%. Russian courts issued ten verdicts per day in 2026 on 'terrorist' charges — Дождь (Telegram)
- More than 1200 Russians found guilty of terrorism in the first half of 2026. Almost a third were tried solely for words — Новая газета Европа