Russian Politician Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years Over War Criticism
A Russian court in Pskov sentenced opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison for his public criticism of the invasion of Ukraine. The sentencing is part of a broader domestic crackdown on dissent. Shlosberg was convicted of spreading "false information" about the military, a charge frequently used by the Kremlin to silence anti-war sentiment among prominent political figures and activists within the country.
Date: August 18, 2026
Location: Pskov, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Jerusalem Post