# Russian court sentences opposition figure Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison

https://mins.news/en/item/24633

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-18 00:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-court-sentences-opposition-figure-to-11-years-in-prison/

> Russian opposition figure Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month for statements opposing the war against Ukraine. Yabloko said he was convicted of repeatedly discrediting Russia’s army and spreading fake news, called the proceedings unfair and said it would appeal.

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