Vladimir Yarotsky, sentenced for publishing an image of Putin in an unacceptable manner, died in correctional colony No. 9 in Kuban, reportedly committing suicide.

Vladimir Yarotsky, sentenced for publishing an image of Putin in an unacceptable manner, died in correctional colony No. 9 in Kuban, reportedly committing suicide.

@meduzalive 07 May 2026, 14:36

41-year-old Vladimir Yarotsky committed suicide in a correctional colony in the Krasnodar region after facing pressure from the administration and being convicted for publications related to the war and desecration of military symbols.

@ovdinfolive 07 May 2026, 11:35