Fyodor Krasheninnikov, an outspoken Kremlin critic and Russian political observer, said on January 29 that he was not allowed to enter Georgia for unexplained reasons. He says he was immediately put on the same plane he arrived on to fly back to the EU country where he has resided since fleeing Russia in July 2021. The Kazakhstan-born Krasheninnikov is known for his articles and statements critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his government. Georgia has not allowed several Kremlin critics, independent journalists, and rights activists to enter the country in recent months. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
Kremlin Critic, Political Observer Krasheninnikov Not Allowed To Enter Georgia
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