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When Environmental Justice Becomes a Security Target in Russia
On 17 December 2025, Russian security forces temporarily detained 17 Indigenous activists, raided their houses, and confiscated their devices. Two activists were arrested, including the Selkup Indigenous rights defender Daria Egereva, a co-chair of the International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC). Authorities accused her of participating in a “terrorist organization,” a charge that can carry a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
André Ejankour
2 days ago6 min read
Pressure on Environmental Activists in Russia Is Rising Again
According to expert Vitaliy Servetnik, 151 incidents of pressure were recorded in 2025, affecting 155 activists, 26 grassroots initiatives, and two environmental organizations.
As he noted, after a decline in previous years the situation is worsening again. While about 300 cases of pressure were recorded in 2022, the number dropped to 95 cases in 2024, but 2025 has already shown a new increase.
André Ejankour
2 days ago2 min read
Aimar Ventsel: Of the fate of Daria in the year of Unity of Russian Peoples
On December 17, Daria Egereva, a Selkup activist fighting for the rights of Siberia's indigenous peoples, was arrested in Russia. This is the moment when the repressive policies of the Putin regime became personal for me, Aimar Ventsel writes.
André Ejankour
3 days ago4 min read
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