Figures for convictions were obtained under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which concerns high treason, including disclosure of state secrets, or other assistance rendered to a foreign state, a foreign organization, or their representatives to the detriment of the external security of Russia, committed by a citizen of Russia.
In 2023, 39 Russians were convicted of treason, up from 16 people in the previous year. Overall, 105 people in Russia were condemned for treason under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of Russia between 2016 and 2023.
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