Russian Politician Sentenced to 11 Years for Anti-War Stance

A Russian court has sentenced opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in a penal colony for his criticism of the war in Ukraine. Shlosberg, a deputy head of the Yabloko party, was convicted for his anti-war social media posts.

17 Aug, 13:21 — 17 Aug, 14:42

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in Russia, particularly against those who oppose the war in Ukraine. The severe sentence for a prominent opposition figure like Lev Shlosberg underscores the risks faced by critics of the government and the shrinking space for political opposition.

Key entitiesLev Shlosberg Yabloko Pskov court Vladimir Putin Russian armed forces

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What 23 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Lev Shlosberg, a Russian opposition politician, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony.
The charges against Shlosberg include 'discrediting the Russian armed forces' and/or spreading 'fake news' about the military.
Shlosberg is the deputy head of the liberal opposition party Yabloko.
The sentencing is linked to his anti-war stance and criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony.

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Shlosberg was found guilty of 'discrediting the Russian armed forces'.

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Shlosberg was also found guilty of spreading 'fake news' about the Russian military.

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Shlosberg is a prominent Russian opposition politician.

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Shlosberg repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Shlosberg's specific statements or actions that led to the charges, such as participation in an online debate or social media posts.

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Shlosberg's description of the war as a 'catastrophe' during his trial.

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Mention of Mediazona as a source for the information.

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The Independentcenter-leftleftneutralMostly Factualemphasizing criticism of Ukraine war

aftonbladetcenter-leftleftneutral—reporting on known opposition politician's jailing

Moscow Times

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with most outlets framing the sentencing as a politically motivated clampdown on dissent and an attack on anti-war sentiment in Russia.

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ReutersVery High1h ago

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent - Reuters

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent Reuters

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bloombergHigh1h ago

Russia Sentences Politician to 11 Years for Opposing Putin’s War

A Russian court sentenced an opposition politician to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for speaking against President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the latest anti-war figure to be jailed in a broader crackdown on dissent.

By Bloomberg News

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le-mondeHigh1h ago

Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail

Prominent Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and was charged over his participation in an online debate on the war as well as for sharing critical articles about it.

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ukrainska-pravda1h ago

Deputy head of Russia's only anti-war party Yabloko sentenced to 11 years over social media posts

A Russian court sentenced Lev Shlosberg, deputy head of the anti-war Yabloko party, to 11 years and one month in prison after finding him guilty of "discrediting the armed forces" and spreading "war fake news".

By Viktoriia Shabranska

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism

Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years in jail on Monday

By Mark Trevelyan

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments, Mediazona says - The Straits Times

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments, Mediazona says The Straits Times

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual2h ago

Judge Sentences Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison for Anti-War Statements

The veteran Yabloko politician was found guilty of “discrediting” and spreading “fake news” about the Russian military.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: straits-times · 17 Aug, 13:21|Full coverage: 23 · 2h|Window: 2h

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straits-times17 Aug, 13:21First to report

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments, Mediazona says - The Straits Times

Moscow Times17 Aug, 13:33

Za výzvy k míru 11 let za mřížemi. Rusko poslalo opozičního politika Šlosberga do vězení

dnevnik-bg17 Aug, 14:05

Русия осъди руски опозиционен лидер на 11 години затвор заради войната в Украйна

delfi-lt17 Aug, 14:06

Karo priešininkui Rusijoje – 11 metų kalėjimo

le-figaro17 Aug, 14:12

En Russie, un responsable politique condamné à 11 ans de prison pour avoir critiqué la guerre en Ukraine

helsingin-sanomat17 Aug, 14:21

Venäjän oppositio | Venäjän viimeisiin oppositiopoliitikkoihin kuuluva Lev Shlosberg tuomittiin pitkään vankeuteen

berlingske17 Aug, 14:24

Russisk politiker og krigsmodstander dømt til 11 år i straffelejr

vijesti-me17 Aug, 14:25

Ruski opozicionar osuđen na 11 godina zbog protivljenja ratu

le-monde17 Aug, 14:28

Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail

The Independent17 Aug, 14:29

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism

ukrainska-pravda17 Aug, 14:34

Deputy head of Russia's only anti-war party Yabloko sentenced to 11 years over social media posts

de-volkskrant17 Aug, 14:36

Vicevoorzitter Russische oppositiepartij Jabloko veroordeeld tot 11 jaar cel voor kritiek op oorlog

jutarnji-list17 Aug, 14:40

Ruski političar kritizirao rat u Ukrajini i pozvao na prekid vatre: Osudili ga na 11 godina zatvora

aktuality-sk17 Aug, 14:41

Súd v Pskove poslal ruského opozičného lídra Šlosberga na 11 rokov do väzenia: Trest dostal za protivojnové postoje

Reuters17 Aug, 14:41

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent - Reuters

bloomberg17 Aug, 14:42

Russia Sentences Politician to 11 Years for Opposing Putin’s War

dr-dk17 Aug, 14:44

Russisk politiker dømt til 11 år i straffelejr for krigsmodstand

die-presse17 Aug, 15:03Latest update

Russland: Elf Jahre Straflager für Kriegsgegner und Jabloko-Vizechef Schlosberg

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Initial ReportingAug 17 afternoon

Outlets began reporting the sentencing of Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony, citing his anti-war stance and charges of discrediting the military.

Russian Politician Sentenced to 11 Years for Anti-War Stance

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Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent - Reuters

Russia Sentences Politician to 11 Years for Opposing Putin’s War

Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail

Deputy head of Russia's only anti-war party Yabloko sentenced to 11 years over social media posts

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments, Mediazona says - The Straits Times

Judge Sentences Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison for Anti-War Statements

Coverage Timeline

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments, Mediazona says - The Straits Times

Judge Sentences Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison for Anti-War Statements

Putin-Gegner Schlosberg muss mehr als elf Jahre ins Straflager

11 års fängelse för känd rysk oppositionspolitiker

Ruski oporbenjak kritizirao rat u Ukrajini. Osuđen je na 11 godina zatvora

Rysk oppositionspolitiker döms till 11 års fängelse

Za výzvy k míru 11 let za mřížemi. Rusko poslalo opozičního politika Šlosberga do vězení

Русия осъди руски опозиционен лидер на 11 години затвор заради войната в Украйна

Karo priešininkui Rusijoje – 11 metų kalėjimo

En Russie, un responsable politique condamné à 11 ans de prison pour avoir critiqué la guerre en Ukraine

Venäjän oppositio | Venäjän viimeisiin oppositio­poliitikkoihin kuuluva Lev Shlosberg tuomittiin pitkään vankeuteen

Russisk politiker og krigsmodstander dømt til 11 år i straffelejr

Ruski opozicionar osuđen na 11 godina zbog protivljenja ratu

Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism

Deputy head of Russia's only anti-war party Yabloko sentenced to 11 years over social media posts

Vicevoorzitter Russische oppositiepartij Jabloko veroordeeld tot 11 jaar cel voor kritiek op oorlog

Ruski političar kritizirao rat u Ukrajini i pozvao na prekid vatre: Osudili ga na 11 godina zatvora

Súd v Pskove poslal ruského opozičného lídra Šlosberga na 11 rokov do väzenia: Trest dostal za protivojnové postoje

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent - Reuters

Russia Sentences Politician to 11 Years for Opposing Putin’s War

Russisk politiker dømt til 11 år i straffelejr for krigsmodstand

Russland: Elf Jahre Straflager für Kriegsgegner und Jabloko-Vizechef Schlosberg

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Venäjän oppositio | Venäjän viimeisiin oppositiopoliitikkoihin kuuluva Lev Shlosberg tuomittiin pitkään vankeuteen