Russian Lawyer Sentenced to Seven Years for Criticizing Ukraine War

Dmitri Talantow, who defended jailed journalist Ivan Safronov, faces imprisonment for allegedly spreading 'false information' about Russia's military actions.

• Dmitri Talantow, a 64-year-old lawyer, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a Russian court for criticizing the military's actions in Ukraine.
• Authorities accused Talantow of disseminating 'false information,' a charge introduced in Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
• Talantow was arrested in 2022 after comparing Russian military operations in Mariupol and Bucha to 'Nazi practices' in online posts.
• He previously defended journalist Ivan Safronov, who is serving a 22-year sentence for alleged espionage, a case that drew widespread condemnation.
• Talantow described his pre-trial detention conditions as 'medieval' and expressed fears for his survival during the prison term due to his age and health.

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