Russia not only invades its neighbor Ukraine but also imposes harsh sanctions on its citizens. Metro 2033 writer Dmitry Glukhovsky, who called for an end to the war, was added to the Russian government’s wanted list.
Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of the Metro novel series and thus the father of Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Exodus, developed by 4A Games, has become a wanted person in his own country. After criticizing the invasion of Ukraine on his Instagram account in March, Glukhovsky announced that he was accused of discrediting the Russian military. “I am ready to state again what I have said before: End the war!” Glukhovsky said.
Russia Declares Metro 2033 Author Is Guilty
It is also worth knowing that Dmitry Glukhovsky does not currently live in Russia.
Given the above, Dmitry Glukgovsky could face a severe prison sentence if he returns to his homeland. Although this is not the first time Russia has targeted journalists and other media outlets as opposed to the government’s position, Reuters says that Glukhovsky’s case is the biggest internationally known sample.
Russia has had a decree in March that criminalized open criticism of the Russia-Ukrainian war, including independent reporting. It was also forbidden to describe the invasion, which was called a “special military operation” for the Russian state, as a “war” or “invasion.”
