Event Brief
Ilya Remeslo arrested as Russia cracks down on critics
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Blogger Ilya Remeslo was detained in St. Petersburg and accused of spreading false information about the armed forces.
WHO: Ilya Remeslo
WHAT: Detained and accused of spreading false information about the armed forces
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Russia
WHY: He was accused of spreading false information about the armed forces.
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