Overview

• Alexei Moskalyov was sentenced to two years in a penal colony for discrediting the Russian army, a charge stemming from his daughter's anti-war drawing and his social media activity.
• Moskalyov's daughter, Masha, drew a picture at school depicting Russian missiles targeting a Ukrainian family, which led to police involvement and her temporary separation from her father.
• After fleeing house arrest to Belarus, Moskalyov was extradited back to Russia and eventually had his sentence reduced to 22 months.
• During his imprisonment, Moskalyov reported harsh conditions, including time in a two-by-one meter punitive cell with rats and extreme cold.
• The case highlights Russia's intensified crackdown on dissent and criticism of its military actions in Ukraine since the 2022 invasion.