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| Russian opposition activist Kara-Murza given 25-year sentence | Russian opposition activist Kara-Murza given 25-year sentence |
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| The former journalist has lobbied Western governments to sanction Russia and was convicted of spreading ‘disinformation’ about the army | The former journalist has lobbied Western governments to sanction Russia and was convicted of spreading ‘disinformation’ about the army |
| Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was found guilty of high treason, cooperating with an ‘undesirable’ organization, and spreading ‘disinformation’ about the Russian armed forces. | Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was found guilty of high treason, cooperating with an ‘undesirable’ organization, and spreading ‘disinformation’ about the Russian armed forces. |
| The verdict was announced on Monday by the Moscow City Court, which also imposed a fine of 400,000 rubles ($4,900) and barred Kara-Murza from practicing journalism for seven years. | The verdict was announced on Monday by the Moscow City Court, which also imposed a fine of 400,000 rubles ($4,900) and barred Kara-Murza from practicing journalism for seven years. |
| The former reporter, who also holds UK citizenship, was accused of spreading false information which undermined the Russian military. | |
| Kara-Murza is a long-time critic of the Kremlin who has been employed by US state-funded pressure groups, and has extensively lobbied Western governments to sanction Russia. Considered a protege of the late opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, he is also a close associate of exiled former oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky. | |
| Kara-Murza was arrested in the spring of 2022 after facing accusations of disseminating false information about the actions of the Russian military in Ukraine. Other charges were soon added as the criminal case progressed. | |
| The activist has denied the accusations and has insisted that the case is politically motivated. His lawyers have announced that they intend to appeal the verdict, alleging that “serious procedural violations” were committed during the consideration of the case. | The activist has denied the accusations and has insisted that the case is politically motivated. His lawyers have announced that they intend to appeal the verdict, alleging that “serious procedural violations” were committed during the consideration of the case. |
| Kara-Murza’s lawyer, Vadim Prokhorov, previously noted that the case is the first in Russia to apply a new law on treason. According to the revised legislation, treason not only refers to the transfer of secret information to third countries, but can also include assistance to states or organizations that engage in activities against the security of Russia. |