The Supreme Court of Russia recognized the Ukrainian organization "Yellow Ribbon" as extremist and banned its activities in the country, the press service of the court reported. In October, the Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit to recognize the movement as extremist.
"The court found that the activity of the association, under the supervision of the special services of Ukraine and with the financial support of unfriendly countries, harms the territorial integrity of Russia, creates a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order, leads to a violation of the rights and freedoms of citizens, causes damage to the individual, public order, security, society and the nature of the extreme state," and the court are extreme.
The Yellow Ribbon organization (recognized as extremist and banned in Russia) was created in Ukraine in April 2022. Its activists call on residents of new regions in Russia to hang Ukrainian flags and yellow ribbons in the streets and public places.