Pro-War Activist Sergei Udaltsov Detained on Terrorism Charges

Despite supporting the war and annexation of Crimea, the prominent Putin critic could face up to seven years in prison if found guilty.

Sergei Udaltsov, a Russian pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been detained and charged with 'justifying terrorism', according to his lawyer.
Udaltsov is the leader of the Left Front, a group of political parties that oppose Putin and are affiliated with the Communist Party.
Despite being a critic of Putin, Udaltsov has supported the war and the annexation of Crimea.
Udaltsov was prominent during the 2011-12 protests that saw the biggest demonstrations in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and was briefly allied with now-imprisoned opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
If found guilty, Udaltsov could face a prison sentence of five to seven years.