Defendants in plot to assassinate RT editor-in-chief Simonyan sentenced to up to 20 years in prison

Twelve members of a far-right group called "National Socialism/White Power" have been handed prison sentences ranging from six to 20 years by a Moscow military court. The group was found guilty of plotting to kill Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of RT, a significant state-run media outlet. This case highlights the Russian government's efforts to crack down on extremist organizations and underscores the potential consequences of such violent intentions against media figures, reflecting broader concerns about political extremism and media safety.