"Russian Expats Targeted: Allies of Putin Crack Down on Anti-War Voices Abroad"
TL;DR
The Russian rock band Bi-2, known for criticizing Putin's invasion of Ukraine, was detained in Thailand for working without a permit, sparking concerns of Kremlin's influence beyond its borders. The band's lead singer, labeled a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities, has fled to Israel, while the rest remain in a cramped migration prison. Calls from former U.S. ambassador to Russia and activist Bill Browder urge the U.S. State Department to pressure Thailand not to deport the band members to Russia, where they could face persecution. Human Rights Watch warns that those without dual citizenship could be at risk if deported to Russia.
Topics:worldinternational-relations-human-rights#anti-war#human-rights#international-relations-human-rights#putin#russia#thailand
- US Ally Under Fire for Helping Putin Hunt Down Anti-War Russians Abroad Newsweek
- Kremlin Goes After Russians Abroad Who Criticize Putin's War Bloomberg
- Bi-2: Russian anti-war band leaves Thailand for Israel BBC.com
- Russia is intimidating its expat celebrities in an attempt to silence them The Times of Israel
- Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure The Associated Press
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