Russian Court Jails Kremlin Critic For 11 Years For Opposing War In Ukraine
A Russian court has convicted prominent opposition politician Lev Shlosberg for speaking out against the conflict in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and one month in prison. Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, is the latest opposition figure to face punishment as authorities intensify their crackdown on dissent. The verdict comes ahead of next month’s parliamentary election and adds to growing concerns over restrictions on political opposition and free expression in Russia since the Ukraine conflict began in 2022.
