Moscow, Sept 25, 2026 (AFP) - Russia arrests critical political scientist on drug charges

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2026-09-25

Russia said on Friday it had arrested a respected political scientist -- who has commented extensively about recent elections -- on drug charges that carry up to 20 years in prison. Alexander Kynev, 51, is a well-known commentator on Russian domestic politics, studying Moscow's political system for years. He has remained in Russia during the war against Ukraine, which has seen tens of thousands of others go into exile, despite being critical of t......

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