Moscow Court Extends Detention of Dual National in High-Stakes Treason Case Amid Rising Tensions
Moscow, Russia – The Lefortovo court in Moscow has prolonged the detention of German Moyzhes, a Russian-German migration lawyer, on charges of treason. Moyzhes’ case, which remains shrouded in secrecy, underscores a broader trend where Russia seems to detain Western or dual-nationality citizens amidst the geopolitical tensions following its invasion of Ukraine. Moyzhes, 39, was initially taken into custody by Russian security forces in Saint Petersburg in May. According to the court’s website, his pre-trial confinement has been recently extended, though specific details regarding the duration or conditions of this extension were not disclosed. As … Read more