Russian Court Sentences Peace Activist to 11 Years | Texas News

A Russian court has sentenced Lev Shlosberg, a prominent opposition figure, to 11 years and 1 month in prison for criticizing President Putin and calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. His conviction stems from a public debate and a social media post featuring a graphic image linking Putin to violence — which he denies. Already labeled a “foreign agent” and held in pre-trial detention since last December, this sentence marks a chilling escalation in Russia’s crackdown on dissent ahead of elections. In his final courtroom remarks, Shlosberg lamented the erosion of freedom over three decades and warned of a future reckoning as the human toll of the war becomes undeniable. His party Yabloko and global human rights groups have condemned the verdict as brutal and unjust, vowing to appeal and demand his immediate release. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/417543d8521265de