Summary
A Russian court sentenced journalist Olga Komleva to 12 years in prison for her links to an opposition group and for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian military. The charges relate to her past volunteering with a banned political party and her reporting on Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
Key Facts
- Olga Komleva, a journalist, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Russian court.
- She was accused of having ties to an "extremist" group and spreading false information.
- Komleva volunteered for Alexey Navalny’s banned political party and reported on protests and the war in Ukraine.
- Navalny's party was banned in 2021, and his death later occurred under unclear circumstances in prison.
- The court in Ufa found her guilty of participating in extremist activities and sharing false information.
- Kremlin has increased restrictions on journalists, limiting criticism of the military.
- Olga did not admit guilt and expressed affection for her supporters at the verdict.
- While detained, she reportedly struggled to access diabetes medication.
