Russia continued indiscriminate attacks on heavily populated areas, targeted critical civilian infrastructure and appeared to deliberately target civilians. Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees were subjected to torture, enforced disappearance and incommunicado detention in Russian-occupied territories, where repression of non-Russian identities continued. Investigative journalists reported being subjected to targeted smear campaigns. The right to freedom of religion was restricted. Conscientious objectors were denied alternative service and prosecuted. Prosecution for collaboration raised fair trial concerns.

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“I like our garden,” says Stasya, smiling, looking at her wife, Alina, who is sitting nearby. “There are a lot of flowers there, and when Alina goes for her service early in the morning, she often leaves some flowers and little notes for me near our bed.”