Trial against German Carnival satirist underway in Russia
Deutsche Welle
February 13, 2026
Jacques Tilly's Carnival floats mocking Vladimir Putin have landed him before a Moscow court. As the trial drags on, the Dusseldorf-based satirist has denounced the charges as an assault on freedom of expression.
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Originally published on Deutsche Welle on 2/13/2026