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Russia sentences opposition leader to 11 years in prison for criticizing the war in Ukraine

Lev Shlosberg was sentenced for expressing his opinion on Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Russia has sentenced Lev Shlosberg, an opposition leader, to 11 years and one month in prison for his criticism of the military campaign being conducted by his country in Ukraine. This decision occurs within a context of repression against those who oppose the war.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has intensified its offensive using drones to attack refineries and warehouses on Russian territory, in response to the ballistic missile attacks launched by Moscow against Ukrainian cities. Both nations are adopting asymmetric strategies in the conflict, seeking to wear down the enemy.

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