Imprisoned Russian councillor Alexei Gorinov protests in court, calling for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Moscow district councillor Alexei Gorinov, imprisoned for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, staged a protest in court calling for an end to the war. Charged with "justifying terrorism," Gorinov, who already faces a seven-year sentence under a wartime censorship law, holds up signs that read "Stop killing" and "Let's stop the war." His lawyers express concerns about his health in prison, where he frequently suffers from bronchitis.

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