Russia has officially withdrawn from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture. The Council of Europe announced that the decision entered into force on November 1, 2026. The Russian authorities notified the Council of denunciation on October 30, 2025, with the withdrawal taking effect one year later in accordance with the rules of the treaty. Russia has been a party to the conference since 1998. During this period, the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture made 30 visits to Russia and inspected over 450 places of detention.

Russia has officially withdrawn from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture. The Council of Europe announced that the decision entered into force on November 1, 2026. The Russian authorities notified the Council of denunciation on October 30, 2025, with the withdrawal taking effect one year later in accordance with the rules of the treaty. Russia has been a party to the conference since 1998. During this period, the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture made 30 visits to Russia and inspected over 450 places of detention.