Lev Shlosberg, a notable anti-war politician in Russia, has been sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for charges related to discrediting the military. His political party, Yabloko, plans to appeal the ruling, which follows a recent ban on the party's participation in upcoming parliamentary elections.
The court's decision reflects ongoing repression of dissent in Russia, particularly against those opposing the war in Ukraine. Shlosberg's comments on social media were cited as evidence, and he has called for a ceasefire and political dialogue amidst increasing censorship and suppression of opposition voices.