59-year-old Russian nurse Olga Menshikh sentenced to 8 years for criticizing military actions in Ukraine on social media.

Olga Menshikh, a 59-year-old Russian nurse, has been sentenced to eight years in a penal colony for criticizing Russia's military actions in Ukraine on social media. Found guilty of spreading "fake" information, she had condemned a Russian strike on Vinnytsia and civilian deaths in Bucha. This case highlights Moscow's crackdown on dissent, with many facing severe penalties for opposing the war. Menshikh maintained her innocence while expressing concern for wounded soldiers.

October 03, 2024
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