The RCP(i) leader who was arrested in Novosibirsk is suspected of repeatedly "defaming" the Russian military according to Sergey Krupenko himself, a case was opened against him after his speech at the May Day rally in 2026. Previously, Krupenko was already brought to administrative responsibility under this article, the press service of the Russian Communist Party (Internationalists) reported. He now faces up to five years in prison. Sergey Krupenko was released on his own recognizance. His retrial is scheduled for November 10. His colleague Oleg Metsler is still at Seldcom. When he was taken to the interrogation department, he managed to inform the lawyer about the use of torture against him. Read more on the Dodge website. Video: RKP(i) / Telegram.