Overview
- Tilly’s hearing in Moscow was adjourned after witnesses failed to appear, marking a second postponement following a December delay tied to an absent court‑appointed lawyer.
- The proceedings at Basmanny District Court continue without Tilly, who says he has received no official notice and will neither attend nor send his own counsel.
- Russian authorities charge Tilly under Article 207.3 for allegedly disseminating false information about state organs, a provision carrying fines or up to ten years in prison.
- His satirical depictions of Vladimir Putin on Düsseldorf Carnival floats are central to the case, with reporting also citing a Deutsche Welle interview and a claim of offending religious feelings.
- Germany’s embassy is observing the trial, as diplomats and rights groups note the law’s broad use since 2022 against anti‑war voices and high‑profile government critics.