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Platform of anti-war initiatives has elected Evi Chaika as its representative to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

The Anti-War Initiatives Platform, uniting more than 80 anti-war organizations and initiatives, has elected human rights activist Evi Chaika as the Platform's representative to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The decision was made following an internal vote held from November 10 to 16, 2025, in accordance with principles of transparency and equal participation. All members of the Platform's collegium, including representatives of organizations and individual participants, had the right to vote. As a result of the voting, Evi Chaika received 60.7% support from the voting organizations.

Visible Protest Lab: How Activists, Artists, and Journalists Explore New Forms of Resistance in Europe

The Visible Protest Lab in Sweden brought together activists, artists, and journalists to explore new forms of anti-war resistance and strengthen its visibility across Europe. Over three days, participants discussed the effectiveness of street and digital actions, the role of art and media, and developed ideas for future joint campaigns.

We Refuse to Stay Silent: Demand Accountability for Russian Delegates at the IPU Summit

Despite being under sanctions, Matvienko, Tolstoy, and Slutsky spoke at the international IPU summit. We are demanding answers from the Swiss authorities and the IPU — and invite you to sign the open letter.

The first Russian Queer festival in exile took place in Paris

A three-day event brought together art, activism, and mutual support. The festival became a meeting space for over 200 people — artists, activists, political exiles, and allies. The program featured more than 120 works: photography, video art, painting, installations, performances, and live music by artists from Russia and other post-Soviet countries.

PEOPLE FIRST: The Congress of Russian Anti-War Initiatives was held in Brussels

On April 8–9, 2025, the Congress of Anti-War Initiatives took place in Brussels, organized by the civil alliance Platform, an association of Russian anti-war, civil and humanitarian initiatives. The event was supported by the European Union and the German Foreign Ministry and brought together about 300 participants from Russia, EU countries, the South Caucasus, Central Asia and the USA.

“People first!” campaign calls to free the captives of Russia’s invasion

Members of the Platform of Anti-War Initiatives, alongside other international, Ukrainian and Russian civil society organizations, support the international campaign People First! to advocate for the release of captives held as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Platforma’s Cooperation Conference: Summary of the event 3 December 2024, Berlin

On 3 December 2024, Platforma's Cooperation Conference: France, Poland, Germany took place in Berlin, bringing together 130 participants from Germany, France, Poland, Ukraine and Russia.

The Manifesto “Sustainable Peace: Our View” has been published

Russian civil society actors have developed a Manifesto about a just peace with Ukraine. The Manifesto also includes: implementing transitional justice measures, democratizing Russia and changing approaches to restoring international security.

The International action “Putin – murderer” in Zurich.

The international “Putin – murderer” campaign took place in 119 cities. “Switzerland for Everyone” tells the story of how the campaign unfolded in Zurich.

The international “Putin-murderer” campaign in Chicago

The international “Putin-murderer” campaign took place in 119 cities. «Voice of Free Russia, Chicago» shows how the campaign unfolded in Chicago.

The international “Putin – murderer” campaign in Milan and Turin

The international “Putin – murderer” campaign took place in 119 cities. “Comunità dei Russi Liberi” shows how the campaign unfolded in Milan and Turin.