Memorial: 69 political repression deaths in Russia since war start, 20 from torture

Memorial reports at least 69 deaths of political repression victims in Russia since the full-scale invasion began, with 20 attributed to torture and beatings. The figure likely undercounts due to reporting constraints, and the pattern indicates systematic abuse within the penal system. This underscores the human rights toll of Russia's domestic crackdown amid the ongoing conflict.

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