Ending the War and Creating Conditions for Peaceful Development
Ending the war and establishing conditions for the peaceful development of Russian society remain the primary objectives of the Anti-War Committee of Russia. The Russian state must never again initiate acts of military aggression. Our country’s relations with the international community should be based exclusively on the principles of international law.
Support for Anti-War Russians
The Anti-War Committee of Russia calls for continued support of activists and refugees facing political persecution under the Russian dictatorship. We believe that Russians who do not wish to contribute their talents, skills, or resources to the Putin regime must have the opportunity to live and work in democratic countries. The deportation of individuals to Russia, where they face real danger, is absolutely unacceptable. We express our gratitude to the countries that assist our anti-war compatriots. We invite further dialogue on all complex issues related to such assistance — both at the level of national governments and within international organizations, including the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and the “Brussels Dialogue” platform.
Position on the So-Called “Elections to the State Duma”
The Anti-War Committee does not recognize the usurpers who have seized power in Russia as the legitimate rulers of our country. We reject the results of the pseudo-elections conducted in their own interests. Nevertheless, we consider it necessary to use the procedure known as the “elections to the State Duma” as a platform for anti-war advocacy. During the so-called 2026 elections, the dictatorship will attempt to impose upon Russian society a “new elite” composed of participants in its aggressive war. We believe that those who were drawn into this war involuntarily require rehabilitation and medical treatment. Military personnel who have committed crimes must face justice. In any case, participation in a criminal war must not be rewarded with leadership positions or parliamentary mandates at any level. The dictator’s “new elite” must have no right to be elected to parliament, represent the Russian population in government institutions, or take part in decision-making processes.
Support for Ukraine
The Anti-War Committee of Russia considers political and humanitarian support for Ukraine to be one of its core responsibilities. We provide assistance to Ukrainian prisoners of war, political detainees, and other Ukrainian citizens who have become victims of the aggressive war. We urge our fellow Russians — regardless of their political views — to act with humanity toward all Ukrainians who are forcibly held on the territory of Russia. Wars come to an end, but people remain. We, our children, and our grandchildren will have to live side by side with them and their descendants.
Support for Russian Political Prisoners
The Anti-War Committee of Russia expresses its deep solidarity with Russian political prisoners — those unjustly deprived of freedom for their beliefs, their anti-war stance, and their defense of human rights. We consistently demand their immediate release. We call on the governments of the European Union and international human rights institutions to intensify efforts to secure the release and exchange of Russian political prisoners, particularly those who are seriously ill or held in life-threatening conditions. The liberation of these individuals must form part of a broader humanitarian agenda aimed at ending repression and upholding human dignity.
The Political Future of Russia
We believe that the existence of a single, popularly elected head of state vested with powers exceeding ceremonial functions is incompatible with Russia’s future. Russia is a vast country characterized by profound ethnic and cultural diversity. Political decisions must be made through consensus, taking into account a wide range of differing and sometimes conflicting interests.