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Russian Court Sentences Artem Sanzharaev to 14 Years for Treason Over Freedom of Russia Legion Ties

Jul 30, 2024, 08:55 AM

A Russian military court has sentenced Artem Sanzharaev to 14 years in prison on treason charges. Sanzharaev was accused of being a member of the Freedom of Russia Legion, a pro-Ukrainian unit composed of Russian citizens. The Krasnoyarsk court found him guilty of planning an attack on behalf of the banned militia unit. This sentencing follows a broader crackdown on dissent and pro-Ukrainian activities within Russia.