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Russian opposition figure Lev Shlosberg sentenced to 11 years in prison
Russia
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 6:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, with the case portrayed as part of intensified repression ahead of legislative elections.
SO WHAT?
The imprisonment signals escalating domestic political repression and further narrowing of political space in Russia.
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