From Russia with Fear

Former FSB Officer Sentenced, Kidnapping Case and Fuel Shortage Crackdown in Russia

Episode Summary

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover the sentencing of former FSB officer Mikhail Polyakov, who received 11 years in prison in an extortion case involving the IT company LANIT. We also discuss a deadly shooting in the Moscow region, an investigation into the alleged kidnapping and assault of people by members of the “Russian Community” group in Sverdlovsk region, and new cases against Russians who publicly complained about gasoline shortages and rising fuel prices.

Episode Notes

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover the sentencing of former FSB officer Mikhail Polyakov, who received 11 years in prison in an extortion case involving the IT company LANIT. We also discuss a deadly shooting in the Moscow region, an investigation into the alleged kidnapping and assault of people by members of the “Russian Community” group in Sverdlovsk region, and new cases against Russians who publicly complained about gasoline shortages and rising fuel prices.