March 3, 2026

The Kremlin has declared the Russian Antiwar Committee a ‘terrorist organization.’ Here’s what that means for its members and supporters.

Founded in the days immediately after Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Antiwar Committee sought to unite those who opposed the war. Now, it’s officially considered a “terrorist organization” in Russia.

The Kremlin has declared the Russian Antiwar Committee a ��‘terrorist organization.’ Here’s what that means for its members and supporters.

TL;DR

  • The Russian Supreme Court has officially designated the Russian Antiwar Committee as a "terrorist organization" at the request of state prosecutors.
  • This designation bans the group's activities nationwide and follows an FSB investigation into 23 individuals associated with the committee.
  • The committee, comprised of prominent opposition figures in exile, has condemned the invasion of Ukraine and called for resistance against Putin's government.
  • The court's justification cites an in-absentia ruling against politician Leonid Gozman for "justifying terrorism," though legal inconsistencies exist regarding the specific criminal code articles used.
  • The terrorist designation can lead to reclassification of charges against current and former members, potentially resulting in more severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison.
  • Supporters of the committee face felony charges for "justifying" or "promoting" terrorism, and donating to the group risks prosecution for "financing terrorism."

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