Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Despite Serious Injury
Kynev’s defense team has warned that he faces permanent disability without proper medical care and crutches while in detention.
A Moscow judge has upheld the pre-trial detention of political analyst Alexander Kynev, despite his serious injury sustained during his arrest, according to exiled news outlet Mediazona. Kynev was initially arrested at his Moscow apartment in late 2023 on charges of drug trafficking. Following hospitalization for fractures and other injuries, a lower Moscow court ordered him to remain in detention until November 24.
Kynev, who denies the charges, appeared in court via video link with a leg in a cast. His defense argued for alternative restrictions, warning that Kynev faces permanent disability without proper medical care. The judge, however, rejected the plea, maintaining Kynev's detention until the specified date. Kynev, a political consultant since the 1990s, has faced increasing political repression since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Despite losing his position at The Moscow Times in 2024, he continued to work as a commentator and consultant. The Moscow Times, now labeled an "undesirable" organization, reported facing similar legal challenges, emphasizing their commitment to unbiased journalism in the face of repression.
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