Russian courts are “churning out” treason cases: one in every 13 is filed in occupied Crimea
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During the first half of 2026, 284 criminal cases involving charges of espionage and treason were heard in Russia. One in every thirteen cases was opened in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea.
This is reported by "Tribunal: The Crimean Episode."
According to the organization, trials in such cases often take place behind closed doors, and the defendants are effectively unable to fully present their evidence.
It is noted that judges have become so brazen that they do not hesitate to allocate as little as an hour and a half to hear an extremely complex case. In one instance, a case was even heard in just two minutes.
Experts analyzed the extent to which victims of persecution can expect a fair trial and concluded that they have virtually no chance—they are tried by individuals with a reputation for carrying out the FSB’s every whim, behind closed doors, without the opportunity to present evidence, and amid a media narrative surrounding the verdict that is controlled by the security forces
“Tribunal: The Crimean Episode”
The organization notes that since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian security forces have been detaining an unusually large number of local residents on suspicion of ties to Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
Throughout this summer, at least 22 victims of such detentions were recorded in Crimea. Such charges are often preceded by enforced disappearances, and the trials take place behind closed doors
"Tribunal: The Crimean Episode"
The absence of a proper judicial process for civilians in the occupied territory constitutes a war crime. Given its systematic nature, the actions of Crimean judges have already been reclassified as crimes against humanity.
As a reminder, the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has published a list of 17 Russian scientists and developers who collaborate with the Russian military-industrial complex and participate in the development of dual-use technologies.
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Igor Neporada news feed editor
All materialsHe has a degree in oil and gas processing technology, but has been working in the media since 2000.
He has worked as a regional editor for the following television channels: Espreso, UA/TV, Channel 4, and the online publications Espreso, Svoi, and Channel 5.