Moscow Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Zhanna Nemtsova
Nemtsova, who has lived in Europe for several years, faces charges of organizing the activities of an “undesirable” organization.
A Moscow court has issued an arrest warrant for Zhanna Nemtsova, the daughter of the late political critic Boris Nemtsov, according to state-run media reports. The warrant was granted after a judge extended Nemtsova's previous pre-trial detention in absentia, which was issued on July 31. The arrest warrant was confirmed when the judge refused defense appeals.
Nemtsova, who has been residing in Europe for several years, is accused of organizing activities for an "undesirable" organization. If convicted, she could face up to six years in prison. The charges against her stem from her work with the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom, a Germany-based non-profit established in November 2015.
The foundation supports independent journalism and provides educational grants and scholarships to activists and reporters. In 2024, Russian authorities labeled the foundation as "undesirable." Boris Nemtsov, Zhanna's father, was assassinated near the Kremlin in February 2015. He had been a prominent supporter of Boris Yeltsin and a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin.
Despite his murder, his family and supporters believe those responsible for the killing have not been held accountable.
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