Russia's War on Free Speech: The Lev Shlosberg Verdict The conviction of Lev Shlosberg, a prominent Kremlin critic, to 11 years in prison marks another milestone in Vladimir Putin's relentless campaign against dissenting voices.
This latest move is part of a pattern that has been unfolding for years.
As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Putin's regime has increasingly turned its attention to silencing those who speak out against its actions.