Ivan Preobrazhensky

Affiliated media: Deutsche Welle, Columnist

Incident date: February 20, 2025

Attack type:

• Criminal/administrative prosecution excluding (1), (2) and (3)

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Mediazona

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

Political commentator Ivan Preobrazhensky has been placed on a wanted list in connection with a criminal case. The specific case for which he is wanted is unknown. In May 2023, the Ministry of Justice added Preobrazhensky to the register of “foreign agents.” In May 2023, the Ministry of Justice included Preobrazhensky in the register of “foreign agents.” According to the agency, the political analyst disseminated materials that “discredited” the army and decisions of government bodies, and also spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine. In September of the same year, he was issued his first administrative citation for failing to display the “foreign agent” label (Part 4 of Article 19.34 of the Code of Administrative Offenses).