Russian Attorney Sentenced to Seven Years for Anti-War Posts on Ukraine
Moscow, Russia — A Russian lawyer has been sentenced to a seven-year prison term after being found guilty of discrediting the Russian military through his social media posts opposing the conflict in Ukraine. This punitive measure highlights the continued crackdown on dissent within the country, raising concerns among human rights advocates about the erosion of free speech under current Russian laws. The lawyer, whose identity remains disclosed per legal stipulations, had utilized platforms like Facebook and Twitter to voice his dissent against military actions initiated by Russia in Ukraine early this year. His posts, which … Read more