Russia Jails Journalist and Businessman In Absentia Over 'War Fakes'

A Russian court has sentenced journalist Kotrikadze and businessman Chichvarkin in absentia for spreading 'war fakes,' with witnesses claiming emotional distress from their social media posts critical of the conflict.

16 Feb, 10:12 — 16 Feb, 10:12

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Moscow Times16 Feb, 10:12

Russia Jails Journalist Kotrikadze, Businessman Chichvarkin in Absentia Over ‘War Fakes’

Witnesses in both trials described suffering “emotional distress” after reading Kotrikadze’s and Chichvarkin’s social media posts that were critical of the war against Ukraine.

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