Russian law enforcement authorities have arrested Vladislav Postnikov, the editor-in-chief of Vecherniye Vedomosti, on charges of publicly displaying “Nazi symbols.”
Details of the Arrest
Date of Arrest: Friday, March 1, 2025
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia
Accusation: Displaying the symbol of a banned organization (not publicly identified)
Potential Consequences: Up to 15 days of administrative arrest
Postnikov’s defense attorney, Georgy Krasnov, stated that the specific organization linked to the accusation remains unclear.
Media Outlet Suspects Political Motives
Vecherniye Vedomosti, which continues to operate inside Russia despite its opposition to the Ukraine war, suggested that Postnikov’s arrest is either retaliation for his journalistic work or an effort to silence him ahead of a public event.
