Believers are accused of participating in a banned community. On August 1, 2024, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Karachay-Cherkess Republic reported the initiation of a criminal case under Part 2 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code (participation in the activities of an extremist organization) against two female followers of Jehovah's Witnesses from the Zelenchuksky District.

"The Owl" talked about their persecution. On August 1, 2024, Russia, as part of a prisoner exchange with Western countries, released 15 people from prison. Those of them who had previously been sentenced by the courts were pardoned by the president. All 15 people were taken to Ankara airport, from where they headed to Germany or the USA.

Believers are accused of participating in a banned community. On August 1, 2024, the Investigative Directorate for the Karachay-Cherkess Republic announced the initiation of a criminal case under Part 2 of Art. 282.2 of the Criminal Code (participation in the activities of an extremist organization) against two followers of Jehovah's Witnesses from the Zelenchuk district. According to the believers themselves, three criminal cases have been opened under this article.

Oleg Shaposhnikov shouted a Ukrainian slogan in the courthouse. On August 1, 2024, the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol reported the initiation of a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 280.3 of the Criminal Code (repeated discrediting of the army and government agencies) against a resident of the village of Sovetsky.