Russian Physicist Sentenced to 15 Years for Treason in Hypersonic Missile Case

Alexander Shiplyuk, director at a leading Siberian institute, convicted in a closed trial for allegedly sharing classified information.

Shiplyuk is the latest in a series of Russian scientists prosecuted for treason related to hypersonic missile research.
He was accused of sharing state secrets at a 2017 scientific conference in China, a claim he denies.
The closed trial and broad espionage laws raise concerns about transparency and the influence of security services in Russia.
Colleagues Anatoly Maslov and Valery Zvegintsev have also faced similar charges and lengthy sentences.
The cases highlight Russia's heightened scrutiny and paranoia within its scientific community.