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- On Monday, August 17, 2026, Russia's Pskov court sentenced Lev Shlosberg, Yabloko deputy chairman, to 11 years and one month for discrediting the armed forces.
- He was convicted of discrediting the military and spreading false information after a debate comment and a Telegram post.
- Yabloko called the sentence barbaric, will appeal and petition the Supreme Court.
- Amnesty International said the case retaliates against peaceful anti-war speech and demanded Shlosberg’s release.
