Yabloko Leader Sentenced for War Criticism | Europe News

An outspoken Russian politician from the Yabloko party just received an 11-year prison sentence for calling the war in Ukraine a catastrophe — a verdict he insists is politically motivated and demands a ceasefire. This comes as Yabloko, the only party openly calling for peace, was barred from the upcoming parliamentary elections by Russia’s Supreme Court. In his final courtroom speech, he mourned the lives lost, likening cemeteries to growing faster than new life, warning that imprisoning one person silences millions. His arrest began last June after he labeled the war “bloody chess,” sparking charges of discrediting the army. Despite state media silence, his message survives online via VPNs — a defiant voice against tyranny, even as the odds of acquittal seem impossible. 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/7fcf3d4ee849347d