Kyiv Activists Briefly Detained, Released Amidst Uncertainty

Kyiv Activists Detained, Released; Uncertainty Remains Kyiv, Ukraine – Two activists, the Kononovich brothers, were briefly detained in Kyiv on May 27th, 2025, after being brought to a police station from the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCSS). The brothers, known for their outspoken activism, reported the incident in a short video posted online. In the video, one brother states, "They want to play by the rules, how to send us away." The brothers were subsequently released and told to await further instructions, possibly related to deployment to Volyn Oblast. The incident raises concerns about freedom of expression and potential political motivations behind their detention. The video highlights the ongoing tension in Ukraine and the challenges faced by activists. The brothers' release, while seemingly positive, leaves lingering questions about the legal basis for their initial detention and the implications of the instructions they received.