April 28, 2026

Rights group seeks removal of Russian opposition platform member at PACE who called ‘honor killings’ a family matter

A human rights group that assists North Caucasus residents fleeing violence has called for a member of the Russian opposition platform at PACE to be removed after he effectively justified “honor killings” in Chechnya, the independent Russian broadcaster TV Rain reported. The group, SK SOS, is seeking the removal of Ruslan Kutayev.

Rights group seeks removal of Russian opposition platform member at PACE who called ‘honor killings’ a family matter

TL;DR

  • Human rights group SK SOS seeks removal of Ruslan Kutayev from the Russian opposition platform at PACE.
  • Kutayev appeared to justify 'honor killings' in Chechnya, stating family decisions are internal.
  • Kutayev described LGBTQ+ people in Chechnya as 'outcasts and degenerates'.
  • SK SOS will send an official letter to PACE demanding an assessment of Kutayev's remarks.
  • The Russian opposition platform at PACE was established to facilitate dialogue and represent 'anti-war Russians'.
  • Kutayev is one of five representatives of indigenous peoples on the platform and previously served as deputy prime minister of the self-proclaimed republic of Ichkeria.

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