Moscow court sentences Yabloko opposition party deputy chair to seven years in prison for posts about Russian atrocities in Bucha and Mariupol

Maxim Kruglov, a key figure in the Russian opposition party Yabloko, has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Moscow court for allegedly spreading "fake" information about Russian military actions in Bucha and Mariupol. This conviction is seen as a severe crackdown on dissent in Russia, highlighting the regime's intolerance towards criticism, especially regarding its military conduct abroad. The ruling underscores the perilous environment for political opposition within Russia, where even peaceful advocacy can lead to severe legal repercussions.