Yabloko Deputy Leader Jailed 7 Years for ‘War Fakes’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A Moscow court sentenced Yabloko deputy leader Maxim Kruglov to seven years in prison for spreading 'false' information about the Russian military, related to social media posts about civilian deaths in Bucha during the Ukraine invasion. This follows increased prosecution of Yabloko politicians, with the party facing restrictions and loss of influence.

• Maxim Kruglov, deputy leader of Yabloko party, sentenced to 7 years for spreading false info about Russian military
• Kruglov accused of social media posts about civilian deaths in Bucha during Ukraine invasion
• Yabloko politicians face increasing criminal prosecution, including house arrest and fines
• Yabloko, Russia's oldest opposition party, has lost influence and faces bureaucratic restrictions