Journalist Maria Ponomarenko is held in a solitary cell in a Rubtsovsk colony, experiencing claustrophobia and a constant sense of isolation, while the colony administration blocks her letters and denies her the opportunity to work outdoors.

Journalist Maria Ponomarenko is held in a solitary cell in a Rubtsovsk colony, experiencing claustrophobia and a constant sense of isolation, while the colony administration blocks her letters and denies her the opportunity to work outdoors.

@ovdinfolive 26 May 2026, 16:43

Journalist Nika Novak, currently imprisoned, was transferred to solitary confinement for 15 days after three months in a cell-type facility, the reasons for the punishment are unknown, and she also reported poor conditions in the colony.

@ovdinfolive 26 May 2026, 14:19