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Russian Man Sentenced for Threatening St. George Ribbon

4/25/2025

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A 31-year-old Russian, Alexander Panasenko, faces over four years in prison for a social media post where he threatened to urinate on the St. George Ribbon, a revered military emblem. This harsh sentence underscores Russia's escalating crackdown on disrespecting national symbols, a trend that has intensified since late 2022.

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A 31-year-old Russian, Alexander Panasenko, faces over four years in prison for a social media post where he threatened to urinate on the St. George Ribbon, a revered military emblem. This harsh sentence underscores Russia's escalating crackdown on disrespecting national symbols, a trend that has intensified since late 2022.