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Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Criticizing Putin's Government

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  • Lev Shlosberg, a senior opposition politician from the Yabloko party, has been sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison for criticizing President Vladimir Putin's government.
  • Shlosberg is known for his outspoken criticism of Putin's decision to invade Ukraine, which began in February 2022.
  • He claims that the invasion represents an abuse of military power and has resulted in the deaths of thousands of innocent people.
  • Recent reports suggest that over 239,354 Russian soldiers have died in the conflict, with some sources estimating the number to be as high as 350,000.
  • Shlosberg was arrested in 2025 and charged with comparing the war in Ukraine to a 'blood game' and later faced additional charges for spreading false information about the war.

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Hata hivyo, amesisitiza kuwa hakuna kosa alilofanya, na badala yake kesi hiyo ni sehemu ya siasa chafu, akisema Urusi haipaswi kukimbia ukweli, kwamba vita dhidi ya Ukraine vilivyodumu kwa miaka minne na nusu havina tija.

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