Russia has officially withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, the press service of the Council of Europe reported. The decision entered into force on November 1, 2026. The Russian authorities notified the Council of Europe of the cancellation of the treaty on October 30, 2025. Pursuant to Article 22, the withdrawal takes effect one year after the date of notification. Vladimir Putin signed a federal law condemning the European Convention against Torture on September 29 last year. RBC channel in "Max".

Russia has officially withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, the press service of the Council of Europe reported. The decision entered into force on November 1, 2026. The Russian authorities notified the Council of Europe of the cancellation of the treaty on October 30, 2025. Pursuant to Article 22, the withdrawal takes effect one year after the date of notification. Vladimir Putin signed a federal law condemning the European Convention against Torture on September 29 last year. RBC channel in "Max".