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Russian mathematician Semyon Krasotkin charged with treason over $26 in paid Telegram reactions to Ukrainian and opposition channels

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Semyon Krasotkin, a 27-year-old mathematician and journalist from Moscow, has been jailed on treason charges, the news outlet Vot Tak reported.

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Semyon Krasotkin, a 27-year-old mathematician and journalist, was arrested in Moscow in connection with treason, reports “That's it”, citing sources. The investigation charges him with sending paid reactions by “stars” to Telegram for a total of 2,200 rubles. 🔵 Detention. Krasotkin was detained on August 17 in Domodedovo after returning from Kyrgyzstan. According to “That's Right”, the border guards checked his phone and found paid reactions on…

Semyon Krasotkin, a 27-year-old Muscovite, a mathematician and journalist, was arrested on charges of treason. This is reported by the publication “That's it”. In mid-August 2026, Krasotkin was detained at Domodedovo Airport after a trip to Kyrgyzstan. Security forces from the border service checked his phone and found “stars” — paid reactions that Krasotkin left under opposition posts

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Meduza broke the news in Riga, Latvia on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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