“In July 2022, Mendeleeva sentenced Gorinov to seven years in prison in an effort to stifle dissent about Russia’s war against Ukraine.  He has suffered physical abuse and denial of medical treatment in detention.

The United States stands in solidarity with the Russian people, who face threats, violence, reprisal, and imprisonment from Russian Federation authorities for exercising their human rights and fundamental freedoms in their own country.  We call for Gorinov’s immediate and unconditional release and the release of all others whom the Russian Federation has arbitrarily detained.  We remain committed to promoting accountability for serious human rights abuses in the Russian Federation.”