Journalist Masha Gessen Sentenced to 8 Years by Russian Court

The Russian-American writer was convicted in absentia for statements about military actions in Ukraine.

Masha Gessen, a critic of Vladimir Putin, was sentenced for spreading 'false information' about Russia's military.
The conviction relates to a 2022 interview discussing atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine.
Gessen, who resides in the U.S., is unlikely to face imprisonment unless they travel to a country with an extradition treaty with Russia.
The case is part of a broader crackdown on dissent and anti-war protests in Russia.
Russian citizen Richard Rose received a similar sentence for his comments on the Bucha massacre.