"Russian-Installed Authorities Tighten Grip on Social Media Amid Escalating Conflict in Crimea"

As the conflict in Crimea intensifies, Russian-installed authorities are cracking down on social media posts related to attacks on Russian military supply lines and the Black Sea Fleet. "Repentance" videos, reminiscent of Stalin-era show trials, are being used to coerce individuals into apologizing for their actions. The videos are published on a pro-Russian Telegram channel called Crimean SMERSH, which presents itself as an official law enforcement organ. Victims of these videos have reported coercion, threats, and torture by the Russian-imposed authorities.