Display of Battered Men Was Russia's Warning to the Public, Analysts Say
Russian state publicly displays torture of terrorism suspects as a message of vengeance.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Videos depicting the torture of four men accused of orchestrating Russia’s deadliest terror attack in decades have been widely circulated, indicating a growing acceptance of public violence by the Russian state. The suspects appeared in court in Moscow with visible injuries, such as severed ears and battery torture. The footage, shared on social media, is believed to be in retaliation for the recent terrorist attack. The decision to showcase such brutality publicly is seen as a message of vengeance and a deterrent to potential terrorists.