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Russian Anti-War Politician Faces Up to 12 Years in Prison

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Russian Anti-War Politician Faces Up to 12 Years in Prison
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Key Points

  • Lev Schlösberg is facing up to 12 years in prison
  • Schlösberg is being tried for speaking out against Russia's war against Ukraine
  • Schlösberg called for an end to Russia's war with Ukraine and the start of political negotiations

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12 years2022

Lev Schlösberg, an anti-war politician in Russia, is facing up to 12 years in prison. Schlösberg is being tried for speaking out against Russia's war against Ukraine.

Schlösberg's lawyers did not attend the court, and the politician read his final statement to the court. Schlösberg stated that Russia's war with Ukraine should be ended and political negotiations should begin. Schlösberg's speech was interrupted by the court, and the politician criticized Russia's attitude towards human rights and freedoms.

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Who is Lev Schlösberg?
An anti-war politician in Russia
Why is Schlösberg being tried?
For speaking out against Russia's war against Ukraine
What is Schlösberg's demand?
For Russia to end its war with Ukraine and start political negotiations

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