Daniil Chebykin is a Yerevan-based Russian regional political activist sought by the Russian government as an “extremist” and “terrorist.” He founded the Omsk Civic Association, which advocates regionalism and opposes the war. He is also involved in ”Tvyordy Znak,” a project conceived in Armenia by deserter Vladimir Berngardt, which helps Russian soldiers avoid mobilization or leave the military after reaching the front.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Kyiv Post spoke to him about Russia’s war on Ukraine, desertion, and Russia’s threats to Armenia. Kyiv Post: How do you believe the war affects the ordinary Russian today? Daniil Chebykin: By 2026, it has become impossible to ignore the war, even in places thousands of kilometers from Ukraine. I’m from Omsk, a city more than 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Yet the war is increasingly shaping everyday life there. Authorities regularly justify restrictions by citing security concerns. Internet access is shut down under the pretext of drone threats, even though no Ukrainian drones have ever reached Omsk. Civilian drone use has been heavily restricted, and workers at major industrial facilities face new limitations.
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
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