Over the past year, there has been a significant rise in the number of anti-government activists expelled from the European Union and the United States back to Russia. These individuals had previously sought refuge in Western countries. Now, Russia is reportedly sending these returned dissidents directly to the front lines of the conflict. This marks a concerning escalation in the treatment of political opposition. The expulsions from the European Union and the United States have inadvertently placed vulnerable activists in extreme danger. The move signals a hardening stance by the Russian government towards dissent. It raises questions about the responsibility of Western nations regarding the fate of those they expel.