Russian lawyer Leonid Krikun, who gained prominence by defending opposition and civil right activists in high-profile cases, has fled Russia, fearing for his safety. Krikun told the SOTA online media group on January 4 that he is currently outside of Russia in an unspecified country, adding that he had to leave the country “to avoid incarceration.” Since Russia launched its ongoing unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February, many opposition activists, journalists, lawyers, and rights defenders fled the country fearing for their safety and freedom.
Lawyer Leonid Krikun, known for his work in criminal cases against activists and public figures, has left Russia.
He said that he “does not want to test willpower in conditions of deprivation of liberty and contribute, albeit passively, to the functioning of the regime” https://t.co/IJjAzbFska— Nichola ?? (@A_Soft_Soul) January 4, 2023
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