Russian Court Jails Kremlin Critic 11 Years for War Opposition
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- A Russian court sentenced a Kremlin critic to 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine, with AP, BBC, Bloomberg, and DW all carrying the verdict
- The defendant is described across outlets as a prominent anti-war politician and opposition leader, with the conviction tied directly to criticism of Putin's war
Why it matters: An 11-year sentence for war criticism is a concrete escalation of Russia's crackdown on domestic opposition, handing the opposition movement a high-profile imprisoned figure. The unanimity of coverage across Western outlets signals the case is being framed internationally as a test of dissent inside Russia.
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