April 24, 2026
Report: Detainees in alleged plot against Russia’s internet regulator may belong to anti-censorship movement
People detained in connection with what the FSB has described as a planned terrorist attack against Roskomnadzor leadership may belong to Alyi lebed (“Scarlet Swan”), a movement that has campaigned against internet restrictions in Russia. That is the conclusion of the Russian human rights group Department One.
TL;DR
- A Russian human rights group, Department One, suggests detainees in an alleged terrorist plot against Roskomnadzor may belong to the "Scarlet Swan" (Alyi lebed) movement.
- This movement campaigns against internet restrictions in Russia.
- Department One used voice analysis software to compare a detainee's voice with that of Alyi lebed administrator Sofia Chepik, finding a high degree of similarity.
- The FSB announced the thwarting of a terrorist attack against Roskomnadzor leadership, detaining seven people and killing one alleged leader.
- Alyi lebed had previously applied for protest permits against internet restrictions, which were denied, and subsequently advised supporters against unauthorized demonstrations.
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