Russian politician sentenced to 11 years for opposing war in Ukraine
First reportAP News · 17 Aug, 14:35Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 17 Aug, 18:53Z
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Why it matters
What
Russian politician Lev Shlosberg was sentenced Monday to 11 years and one month in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine.
Why
The senior Yabloko member’s sentence highlights Russia’s continuing crackdown on political dissent.
Watch
Shlosberg faces additional restrictions, while any appeal appears unlikely.
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Summary
- A Russian court convicted opposition politician Lev Shlosberg for anti-war remarks.
- He received 11 years and one month in prison amid crackdown before elections.
- Shlosberg, a deputy chairman of Yabloko, was charged with discrediting the military.
- The case follows his Telegram post and a front-page image linked to the war.
- Amnesty International condemned the verdict as a violation of free expression.
Summary
- A Russian court sentenced Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in prison.
- Shlosberg is a senior Yabloko politician who opposed the Ukraine war.
- The ruling comes ahead of Russia's September parliamentary elections.
- Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the ballot in the vote.
- Amnesty International called the verdict a barbaric reprisal against peaceful expression.