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.

November 27, 2024
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