A United Nations report presented to the European Parliament indicates Russia is holding over 4,000 individuals as political prisoners. Mariana Katsarova, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Russia, delivered the findings. The report also states that more than 1,200 people in Russia have been designated as “foreign agents.” This designation often carries significant restrictions and negative consequences. Katsarova presented her findings during a meeting at the European Parliament, raising concerns about the suppression of dissent within Russia. The report highlights a concerning trend of political repression and the targeting of individuals critical of the government. Further details of the report were not immediately available.