Russian court upholds 'foreign agent' ruling on Crimean Tatar

A secret Russian court has upheld the politically charged 'foreign agent' designation against Crimean Tatar human rights defender Lutfiye Zudiyeva. The ruling continues a pattern of repression against the indigenous Tatar population in Russian-occupied Crimea. Zudiyeva, a prominent activist, now faces severe legal restrictions and stigmatization under the repressive law. The opaque court proceedings underscore the lack of judicial independence in the occupied territory.