Russian Doctor Faces 6-Year Sentence for Ukraine War Criticism

Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova is accused of spreading false information about the Russian military during a private appointment.

Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova, a 68-year-old pediatrician, is on trial for allegedly criticizing the Ukraine war in front of a patient and his mother.
Russian authorities are seeking a six-year prison sentence under laws that criminalize spreading 'fake' information about the military.
The case is part of a broader crackdown on dissent following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Buyanova, originally from Lviv, Ukraine, denies the charges and claims the conversation never took place.
Her defense argues that the evidence is based on unreliable testimony from a child, possibly influenced by authorities.