Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
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"The only task was to punish a person for his political, public and civil position."
— Lev Shlosberg , Politician
"I describe the trial as 'an imitation of an investigation' in order to 'achieve an obviously illegal goal'."
— Lev Shlosberg , Politician
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Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
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