# Russia opens administrative case against anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin over Meduza interview

https://mins.news/en/item/12759

- Meduza, 2026-08-04 10:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/04/russia-opens-administrative-case-against-anti-war-politician-boris-nadezhdin-over-a-meduza-interview

> Russian authorities have drawn up an administrative citation against politician Boris Nadezhdin. The Moscow courts’ press service says he is accused of participating in the activities of an “undesirable organization.” The allegation falls under Article 20.33 of Russia’s Administrative Offenses Code. The case concerns an interview Nadezhdin gave to Meduza, according to the report.

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