Russian politician sentenced to 11 years for opposing war in Ukraine
Summary
Lev Shlosberg, a Russian politician from the Yabloko party, was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for criticizing the Russian military and sharing what authorities called false information. This punishment comes just before Russia’s upcoming parliamentary elections.Key Facts
- Lev Shlosberg is a senior member of the Yabloko political party in Russia.
- He was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison.
- The charges against him include “discrediting” the Russian military and spreading “false information.”
- The sentence was given on a Monday shortly before Russia’s parliamentary elections.
- Yabloko is an opposition party in Russia known for its critical views on government policies.
- The case relates to Shlosberg’s opposition to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
- Russian authorities have recently increased legal actions against critics of the military.
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