Jailed Russian political scientist Alexander Kynev faces new ‘foreign agent’ allegation as broken leg leaves him unable to use cell toilet

Meduza27 October 2026, 16:16 UTCRussia

Political scientist Alexander Kynev, who was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell drugs, has been cited for violating “foreign agent” regulations.

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