Kireev Vitaliy Vladimirovich

In October 2024, a criminal case was initiated in the Zabaykalsky Krai regarding public calls for extremist activity against Vitaly Kireev, a 42-year-old former employee of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs. According to the investigation, Kireev "regularly posted in various chats on social networks and messengers text messages discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as well as publicly called for the implementation of violent actions against military personnel." "There is no information about the measure of restraint. On March 24, 2025, the Chitinsky District Court of Zabaykalsky Krai found Vitaly Kireev guilty and sentenced him to 3 years of imprisonment to be served in a general regime correctional colony, with deprivation of the right to engage in activities related to the placement of publications and other materials, administration of websites, channels, chats, and groups on the internet for 2.5 years. The verdict was not appealed and entered into legal force.