The Russian FSB security service has accused the Russian Anti-War Committee of forming a ‘terrorist’ group and plotting to overthrow the government in Moscow. The charges were announced as part of an ongoing crackdown on dissent and opposition voices within the country. The Anti-War Committee, which has been based abroad, has been vocal in its criticism of Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and its domestic policies.
The FSB’s allegations come amid heightened tensions between Moscow and Western nations, as well as a growing number of Russian citizens who are dissatisfied with the government’s handling of the war. The Russian government has repeatedly denounced any form of opposition as a threat to national security, and this latest accusation is part of an intensified effort to silence voices that challenge the regime’s authority.
Members of the Anti-War Committee, who are currently in exile, have been accused of organizing and funding activities that are considered to be in direct opposition to the Russian government. The charges highlight the government’s increasing use of the term ‘terrorism’ to label any form of dissent, which has been a common tactic in authoritarian regimes to suppress political opposition.