Russian anti-war politician Lev Schlosberg jailed for 11 years

A Russian court has sentenced prominent anti-war politician Lev Schlosberg to 11 years in prison for "discrediting" the Russian army. Schlosberg rejected the verdict, calling it punishment for his political position. The case is one of the most high-profile political prosecutions since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

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