A court in Moscow has sentenced anti-war activist Mikhail Kriger to seven years in prison on charges of justification of terrorism and inciting hatred. After the judge pronounced his sentence on May 17, Kriger sang a song in Ukrainian and said, "I think that KGB rotten louse will not last for seven years in power." His supporters chanted in the courtroom "Glory to the hero!" Kriger was arrested in November over his online posts criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin and condemning Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service,click here.
Anti-War Activist In Moscow Gets Seven Years In Prison On Terrorism Charge
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