Tag: Syria

Treason and fake. The toughest sentences for politicians and journalists in modern Russia

By Russia Desk On April 17, the Moscow City Court sentenced opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza* to 25 years in prison for treason, “rigging” the Russian military and activities of an undesirable organization. This is what the prosecution demanded for Kara-Murza*. Russian media recalls other recent high profile convictions against politicians, journalists and public figures. Journalist […]