Western child recruitment, lowering age of criminal responsibility: Bastrykin's statements

The number of teenagers who committed crimes of a terrorist nature increased almost 3 times in 2025, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin noted

The Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, reported a significant increase in terrorist crimes committed by teenagers. The number of such offenses by individuals under 18 nearly tripled in 2025. This trend highlights a growing concern regarding juvenile involvement in terrorist activities.

  • Number of teenagers committing terrorist crimes increased nearly three times in 2025.
  • Statement made by Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee.
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