Criminal Case Opened Against "Zhadan and Dogs" Band in Kharkiv Region

Occupation authorities in the Kharkiv region have opened a criminal case against the band "Zhadan and Dogs," accusing them of discrediting Russian armed forces and supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Legal experts note that such actions have no legal consequences outside the occupied territories. As of May 2026, Russia has opened at least 2,441 criminal proceedings against Ukrainian citizens.