The law adopted in 2015 allows Russian authorities to recognize international and foreign non-governmental organizations as “undesirable” if they “pose a threat to the foundations of Russia's constitutional system, its defense, or security.”
“Our leadership, Lyudmyla Kozlovska, Bartosz Kramek and Marcin Mycielski, are each facing 15 years in prison in Russia,” the foundation wrote on the X platform.
“This is an unusual form of recognition for our activities,” Mycielski said.Unusual recognition of our work: Russia's Ministry of Justice has put ODF on the 152nd place of its list of "undesirable organisations". Our leadership, namely @LyudaKozlovska, @bartek_kramek and @mycielski, are each facing 15 years in prison in 🇷🇺 for their roles in ODF.
— Open Dialogue Foundation / Fundacja Otwarty Dialog (@ODFoundation) March 26, 2024
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-Ten nietypowy wyraz uznania dla naszej pracy jest nieco spóźniony, gdyż przez ost. 2 lata przekazaliśmy 🇺🇦 wsparcie za 40mln. @mycielski dodał, że spodziewano się takich działań 🇷🇺 bo ODF na portalach powiąz. ze służbami rozpracowywali prokreml. analitycyhttps://t.co/LO2jnFaLhc
— Martin/Marcin Mycielski 🇪🇺🇵🇱🇺🇦 (@mycielski) March 26, 2024
In 2015, Russia enacted legislation targeting what it terms “undesirable foreign and international organizations.” This legislation, enforced by the Kremlin, comprises a blacklist encompassing major non-governmental organizations that champion human rights, civil liberties, democratic oversight, and the advancement of civil society. Being designated an “undesirable organization” results in a prohibition on conducting any operations within Russia, with violations subject to fines and imprisonment.
