Ex-deputy Mikhailov arrested for justifying terrorism
In Moscow, the head of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation in Komi, former State Duma deputy Oleg Mikhailov, who was preparing a rally against election fraud, was arrested by the Basmanny Court of Moscow on charges of 'justifying terrorism' (part 2 of article 205.2 of the Criminal Code).
Consensus
- Oleg Mikhailov was arrested in Moscow on October 21.
- The Basmanny District Court of Moscow sentenced Mikhailov to detention until December 22.
- Mikhailov is accused under Article 205.2 of the Criminal Code for publicly justifying terrorism.
- The accusation relates to online statements, including a 2024 post.
- Mikhailov was a member of the 8th State Duma convocation (2021–2026).
- Mikhailov is the head of the CPRF branch in Komi.
- The case is connected to his support for Boris Kagarлицкий and Sergey Udaltsov.
- Mikhailov was defeated in the 2026 State Duma elections.
- The case was initiated after Mikhailov's term as a deputy ended.
- The court decision is to be appealed by the defense.
- Mikhailov was detained at a Moscow airport upon return from vacation.
Points of divergence
- Mikhailov was arrested due to a post supporting Boris Kagarлицкий and Sergei Udaltsov, and the case is seen as retaliation by Golshtein and United Russia. — tg_severrealii
- Mikhailov was preparing a protest rally against election fraud, and the arrest is linked to his criticism of the election results. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Mikhailov was defeated in the September 2026 election, but won in Syktyvkar and three districts of Komi. — tg_horizontal_russia
- The FSB killed Mikhailov's former aide, Vladimir Evstigneev, in Uhta in April 2026 during an anti-sabotage operation. — tg_severrealii
- Mikhailov was threatened by former governor Vladimir Uyba with being 'buried' (урыть). — tg_severrealii
- The court decision was made after working hours, when non-participants could not attend. — tg_radiosvoboda
- Mikhailov was first detained on October 21 and later sent to custody on October 22. — vedomosti
- Mikhailov was detained in a Moscow airport upon arrival from vacation. — interfax
- Mikhailov was detained upon arrival from vacation at a Moscow airport. — fontanka
Coverage (20 sources)
- In Moscow, former State Duma deputy from the CPRF Oleg Mikhailov was detained. They accuse him of publicly justifying terrorism. Allies of the politician... — ASTRA
- Kremlin continues to fight communists. Former State Duma deputy and most popular politician in Komi, Oleg Mikhailov, faces up to seven years in a colony. Here is his path — from fighting against "trash occupiers" in the region to arrest for "justifying terrorism" — Meduza
- Former deputy Oleg Mikhailov added to list of terrorists and extremists in Russia — Вести
- Former Duma deputy Mikhailov included in list of terrorists and extremists — Ведомости
- Former Duma deputy from Komi arrested in Moscow. He lost the election to a war participant, and the former governor promised to 'u... — Север.Реалии
- Court in Moscow arrested former Duma deputy Mikhailov — Интерфакс
- Former Duma deputy Mikhailov arrested on terrorism justification case — Фонтанка
- In Moscow, Communist Party of Komi leader arrested for defending terrorism, preparing rally against election fraud — The Moscow Times
- Governor threatened to 'beat him up', and voters sent him to the State Duma. How communist Oleg Mikhailov ended up in a detention center — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
- Basmanny Court of Moscow arrested for two months, until December 21, former Duma deputy, head of KPRF branch in K... — Радио Свобода
- Court sent former KPRF Duma deputy Mikhailov to pretrial detention — Вести
- Former KPRF State Duma deputy Oleg Mikhailov sent to pretrial detention for post defending Kagarlytsky — BBC News Русская служба
- Former KPRF State Duma deputy Oleg Mikhailov arrested on terrorism justification case for post supporting Kagarlytsky and Udaltsov — Новая газета Европа
- Former Duma deputy from KPRF Oleg Mikhailov detained in Moscow on terrorism justification case. This was reported in the depart... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Leader of the Communists of Komi Oleg Mikhailov sent to pretrial detention until December 22 — Ведомости
- Court in Moscow arrested former Duma deputy and leader of KPRF branch in Komi Republic Oleg Mikhailov on terrorism justification case — Varlamov News
- Former KPRF State Duma deputy who opposed election fraud was sent to pretrial detention — Агентство. Новости
- Communist Party of the Republic of Komi leader Oleg Mikhailov detained in Moscow on charges of 'condoning terrorism' Reason for det... — ЭХО / Новости
- In Moscow, former State Duma deputy from the CPRF Oleg Mikhailov was detained. They accuse him of publicly justifying terrorism. Allies of the politician... — ASTRA
- Court in Moscow sent KPRF leader in Komi Oleg Mikhailov to pretrial detention — Настоящее Время
Key entities
- Oleg Mikhailov
- Moscow
- KPRF
- State Duma
- Komi
- Boris Kagarlicky
- Pre-trial detention center
- Republic of Komi
- New Republic
- Basmanny Court
- Russia
- Basmanny District Court
- Sergey Udaltsov