Power Without Consequences: Inside Russia’s Culture of Impunity

Stabbing, Obsession & A War Contract Instead of Prison

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover four disturbing crime stories from across Russia. A mother in St. Petersburg is charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her son in the neck inside a parcel pickup point. In Moscow, a woman is fighting for her life after a rejected admirer allegedly beat her, chased her with a shotgun, and pushed her from a fourth-floor window before taking his own life. We also examine the controversial case of a man accused of trying to burn a well-known artist alive, whose criminal trial was suspended after he signed a military contract. And in the Irkutsk region, a five-hour fuel queue escalated into a confrontation so serious that a police officer was forced to draw his firearm. From violent family conflicts to controversial justice decisions and growing public tensions, these are the latest crime and public safety stories making headlines across Russia.

Former Wagner Mercenary Convicted, Family Violence & Child Attack

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine some of the most disturbing crime stories reported across Russia. A former Wagner Group mercenary receives a 12.5-year prison sentence for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in the Bryansk region. Investigators also found explosives and ammunition in his home. We also cover the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting his 78-year-old mother in the Kemerovo region, a young woman detained for the murder of her grandmother in the Omsk region, a Moscow restaurant worker accused of sexually assaulting a colleague, and an investigation into an attack on an eight-year-old girl in Krasnoyarsk. These cases are at different stages of the criminal justice process, from newly opened investigations to court convictions.

Child Murder Arrest, Family Double Killing & Russia's Draft Bribery Scheme

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing stories from across Russia. Police arrest a suspect in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in the Leningrad region after a nationwide search. In the Tula region, an engineer is wanted for allegedly killing his father and his father's partner following a family dispute. We also investigate allegations of a large-scale military draft corruption scheme in Belgorod, where fake medical exemptions were reportedly sold for 600,000 rubles to avoid compulsory service.

Russian General Jailed, Wounded Soldier Punished & Teen Shot Over Sports Court

A Russian major general is sent to Lefortovo over an alleged scheme to steal military payments linked to the Yastreb private military company. A wounded serviceman receives a suspended sentence after publicly complaining about poor treatment and pressure from commanders. And in the Moscow region, an argument between teenagers over a sports ground ends with an armed father shooting a 19-year-old in the chest.

Veteran Murders Drinking Partner, Police Brutality & Military Bribes

In this episode of From Russia With Fear, we examine four disturbing criminal cases from across Russia. A veteran of the war in Ukraine is sentenced for the brutal killing of his drinking companion. A former police major receives only a suspended sentence after beating a businessman during an arrest. A military police officer is jailed for taking bribes from AWOL soldiers to keep them from returning to the front. And investigators uncover a hidden arsenal of converted firearms, explosives, and ammunition in the Moscow region.