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Russian artist who protested against Ukraine war jailed for seven years
Russian artist sentenced to 7 years in prison for spreading false information about the Russian army during the Ukraine invasion.
The trial highlights the severe punishments faced by Russians for civil protest against the war.
The artist admitted to replacing price tags in a supermarket with messages urging shoppers to resist propaganda and stop the war. [ more ]