A 17-year-old Russian musician was jailed for 13 days for singing a banned anti-Putin song, raising alarms over repression of youth dissent.

A 17-year-old St. Petersburg street musician, Diana Loginova, was jailed for 13 days in October 2025 for leading a public performance of a banned anti-Putin song, sparking concern over crackdowns on youth dissent. Authorities cited unauthorized assembly and potential discrediting of the military, with additional administrative charges pending. The song, linked to exiled rapper Noize MC, was banned for promoting hostility. Loginova, a music student, faces further legal risks despite not being charged with a crime.