Russia has added Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Alexei Gudkov to its ‘Terrorist and Extremist’ list, marking a further intensification of its efforts to quash dissent. Khodorkovsky, a former oil tycoon and one of the most high-profile critics of President Vladimir Putin, has been a vocal advocate for political reform and accountability. Gudkov, a former MP, has been a prominent figure in the anti-war movement, calling for an end to Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. The move follows the FSB’s announcement of criminal charges against 23 members of the Russian Anti-War Committee, including several activists and journalists, who were accused of undermining national security. This latest action is seen as part of a broader campaign to silence opposition voices and consolidate the Kremlin’s control over the media and political discourse. International observers have expressed concern over the implications of these measures on the country’s democratic institutions and the safety of civil society.