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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 11, 2025
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Russia jails teen musician over anti-war street songs for third time
All public criticism of Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin or the army is outlawed under sweeping censorship laws that rights groups have compared to those of the Soviet.....
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A Russian court has sentenced 18-year-old musician Diana Loginova, known as Naoko, to a third 13-day jail term for performing anti-war street songs. This comes amidst a severe crackdown on dissent against Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine.
- Loginova was found guilty of organizing the mass gathering of people in Saint Petersburg.
- Her performances, featuring songs by exiled Russian artists Monetochka and Noize MC, went viral.
- Rights lawyers describe her situation as a "jail carousel," where minor charges are used to keep defendants in constant custody.
- Loginova's band guitarist, Alexander Orlov, was also jailed for another 13 days.
- Another performer, Yekaterina Romanova, received 15 days in jail in Perm for performing in support of Loginova.
- Thousands have been detained since Russia banned criticism of the army following its February 2022 offensive.
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