US citizen detained in Russia over post with St. George ribbon
Kyiv • UNN
Yuri Malev, a US citizen with dual citizenship, was detained in St. Petersburg for posting a St. George's ribbon. He will be held in custody until February 7.
In St. Petersburg, a U.S. citizen was detained for posting a Yuri Malev, a citizen of the United States and the Russian Federation, was detained in St. Petersburg for posting a picture of a St. George ribbon. He is accused of is accused of "rehabilitating Nazism," Reuters reports, UNN writes .
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Citizen of Yuriy Malev, a citizen of the United States and Russia, was charged with publications in which he allegedly humiliated the St. George's ribbon. The man was taken into custody in St. Petersburg for "rehabilitating Nazism". Malev "partially pleaded guilty". He was remanded in custody until February 7.
In the According to the court, this demonstrates disrespect for society and insults the memory of the Great Patriotic War, as Russians call World War II.
У The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the reported detention, but would not comment further on the case.
У The judicial service said in a statement that Malyev, who was detained in St. Petersburg on Friday, "partially pleaded guilty," but did not elaborate. He was placed in custody until February 7.
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