Three members of Russian metal band Korrozia Metalla were detained in Nizhny Novgorod on accusations of displaying Nazi symbols.

Authorities confiscated merchandise, including t-shirts and books, alleging they contained banned imagery, while the band's director disputes this, citing the use of ancient Slavic symbols.

Russian journalists Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Kareline were arrested for 'extremism' linked to their work on videos for Alexei Navalny's YouTube channel.

The arrests come amidst broader repression of opposition and independent media following the designation of Navalny's movement as extremist and the events surrounding Putin's reelection.

The crackdown extends to foreign media operating in Russia, highlighting an intensified effort to control narratives and suppress dissent.