Russians detained in Bishkek for planned campaign in support of Ukraine

Police officers detained five Russian citizens, who planned to hold a campaign as a sign of support for Ukraine on the anniversary of the war. A friend of the detainees Stanislav Zakharkin told 24.kg news agency.

«Among them is Julia Kuleshova, an activist from St. Petersburg. She moved to Bishkek in April. She opened a public space «Red Roof» here. They give lectures, hold discussions and so on. This morning, the guys planned to lay flowers in the Oak Park at the sculpture by Sinkevich «Earth is our house» as a tribute to the affected people in Ukraine. But they were detained,» he said.

According to the man, the detainees were taken to the Department of Internal Affairs of Pervomaisky district of the capital. The press service of the department neither confirmed nor refuted this information, noting that they would provide information later.

Own sources informed 24.kg news agency that the detainees are charged with a violation of public order.