This was reported to the Russian FSB.

“Ponomarev I.V. joined the Ukrainian paramilitary association “Legion “Freedom of Russia”, while assuming functional responsibilities for information support and bringing to a wide audience aspects of the organization’s activities, interaction with the media and government authorities of Ukraine,” the message says.

It is noted that members of this organization recruit Russians to commit extremist and terrorist crimes on Russian territory. 

In addition, while in exile, Ponomarev systematically participated as a speaker “in various thematic events organized by pro-American forces.”

Earlier it was reported that the FSB opened criminal cases against Ponomarev for treason and participation in the activities of a terrorist organization.

Included in the register of individuals performing the functions of a foreign agent by decision of the Russian Ministry of Justice dated October 21, 2022. Included in the list of terrorists and extremists by decision of Rosfinmonitoring dated January 25, 2023.

** “Legion “Freedom of Russia” is an organization recognized as terrorist and banned on the territory of Russia by decision of the Supreme Court of March 16, 2023.