A court in Russia has convicted an opposition politician for his public opposition to the war in Ukraine, sentencing him to 11 years and one month in prison. This ruling is part of a broader crackdown on dissent as the country approaches its parliamentary elections scheduled for next month.
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Russian court sentences opposition politician to over 11 years in prison
A Russian court has sentenced an opposition politician to 11 years and one month in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine. This conviction is seen as part of a larger effort to suppress dissent ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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