Since President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago, there’s been a crackdown in Russia on anyone expressing anti-war views. Even everyday conversations can have dire consequences.
Russians are reporting and denouncing fellow citizens to the police – with some facing long prison terms. It’s revived grim memories of the Soviet past, when denouncing colleagues and neighbours was widespread.
Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Steve Rosenberg.
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