Killers, War, and Impunity: Inside Today’s Russia

Inside Russia: Family Dismemberment, Police Brutality & Illegal Weapons Raids

A shocking murder in Moscow after a man is accused of killing and dismembering his own sister. A Russian police officer receives a suspended sentence after a detainee suffers life-threatening internal injuries during a beating. Meanwhile, the FSB announces a nationwide operation targeting illegal weapons workshops, seizing hundreds of firearms, explosives, and nearly 200,000 rounds of ammunition. In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three stories that highlight violence, abuse of power, and ongoing security challenges in modern Russia.

From Battlefield Violence to Psychological Terror: Three Disturbing Cases from Russia

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing stories from modern Russia. The founder of the private military group Yastreb admits guilt in a case involving kidnappings, torture, and murder. A teenager loses millions of rubles to scammers exploiting the families of fallen soldiers. And a Moscow woman recounts years of relentless stalking that left her with PTSD. These cases reveal how violence, abuse of power, and exploitation continue to affect lives far beyond the battlefield.

Acid Attack by Ex-Wagner Fighter, Children Terrorized at Camp & Deadly Mall Stabbing

A former Wagner mercenary is accused of carrying out a horrific acid attack on his ex-girlfriend in Saint Petersburg, leaving her permanently disabled. In Tuva, armed intruders enter another children's summer camp just days after a similar attack on campers. We also examine the latest developments in the deadly West Mall shopping center attack in Krasnodar and the sentencing of a man convicted of killing a stolen dog in a case that shocked Russia.

Violence Without Warning: Camp Attack, Military Gunfire & School Terror Plot in Russia

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine a series of disturbing violent incidents from across Russia. A man attacks children at a summer camp in Tuva, a serviceman opens fire from an apartment window in Petrozavodsk, a taxi driver is stabbed in the neck in Orsk, a homemade grenade injures a child in New Moscow, and a teenage girl is sentenced for preparing a planned school attack in Krasnoyarsk. These cases reveal growing concerns about public safety, violent crime, and the risks facing ordinary people across the country.

From Fake Battle Wounds to Neo-Nazi Violence: Russia’s Darkest Crime Stories

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing stories from modern Russia. Military fraud cases have surged as soldiers allegedly injure themselves and their comrades to collect combat compensation. In Saint Petersburg, police dismantle a violent neo-Nazi group accused of attacking young people over their political views. And in Moscow, a $100,000 robbery falls apart when the criminals start fighting each other during their escape. Three stories that reveal corruption, extremism, and greed behind today's headlines.