Crimean pensioner sentenced for anti-war posts

A Crimean pensioner received a six-year sentence for social media comments criticizing Russian aggression.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 02:08 UTC

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A pensioner in Russian-occupied Crimea has been sentenced to six years in prison for social media comments that criticized Russian military actions. The court found the individual guilty of spreading false information about the Russian armed forces. This case reflects ongoing crackdowns on dissent in Crimea since Russia's annexation in 2014.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-09574cycle Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 02:08 UTC · first reported 1d ago