Russian court repeatedly rejects 'Glory to Ukraine' case

A Russian court has repeatedly rejected a case against a 48-year-old resident of Alekseyevka in Belgorod region who was charged for shouting 'Glory to Ukraine, glory to the heroes' while intoxicated on January 2, 2026. The police initially drew up a protocol under the article on 'discrediting the Russian Armed Forces,' but the court returned it four times due to procedural issues including failure to investigate the accused's depressive disorder and incorrect classification. The case highlights Russia's ongoing crackdown on expressions of Ukrainian patriotism, with similar incidents previously resulting in fines for residents in the region. The latest court review occurred on April 14, 2026, though the reason for its most recent return remains unknown.