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POLITICS● ELEVATED1h ago · Nov 2, 2026, 11:53 AM

Russia officially withdraws from European Anti-Torture Convention

Ukrinform [en] · eastern europe

On November 1, Russia officially withdrew from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture. As a result, the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (ECPT) will no longer be able to inspect places of detention in the country.

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