Russian court jails Kremlin opposition politician for opposing war in Ukraine
Summary
A Russian court sentenced opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to over 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine. Russia's Supreme Court also upheld a decision to bar Shlosberg's party, Yabloko, from the upcoming parliamentary election, reflecting the Kremlin's crackdown on critics.Key Facts
- Lev Shlosberg is a senior member and deputy chairman of the Yabloko party.
- He was convicted of spreading "false information" and discrediting the Russian military.
- Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison.
- Charges were related to his calls to end the war and a Telegram post showing a critical image of President Putin.
- Yabloko is the only registered Russian party openly opposing the war in Ukraine.
- Russia's Supreme Court upheld the ban on Yabloko from the September parliamentary vote.
- Shlosberg has been labeled a "foreign agent," which brings extra government restrictions.
- Amnesty International criticized Shlosberg's sentence and called for his release.
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