Two women from Russia's northwestern region of Karelia, Anna Trusova, 57, and Irina Nippolainen, 59, have fled the country after authorities launched a probe against them in March, accusing them of public calls for actions compromising Russia's national security. The women told RFE/RL that the probe was linked to their online posts condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They said they are currently in an unspecified former Soviet republic but gave no further details. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Russia since Moscow launched the invasion in February 2022. To read the original story by RFE/RL's North.Realities, click here.
Two Women From Karelia Flee Russia Fearing For Safety After Anti-War Posts
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