Russia jails woman for buying Ukraine war bonds

A woman living in a Russian-controlled part of southern Ukraine has been convicted of treason and sentenced to 14 years in prison for purchasing war bonds to support the Ukrainian military. The court announced the verdict on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The case highlights the severe legal consequences imposed by Russian occupation authorities for any perceived support of the Ukrainian state. Such prosecutions are part of a broader pattern of suppressing dissent and allegiance to Ukraine in occupied territories.