The 2nd Western District Military Court in Moscow sentenced an anti-war activist from Tver to 6 years of imprisonment. According to a court decision, Ivan Kudryashov must spend 2.5 years in prison, and the remaining term in a strict regime colony.
Ivan and his defense claim that the case has been fabricated by FSB. Kudryashov was accused of planning to arson the military registration and enlistment office.
The 2nd Western District Military Court in Moscow sentenced an anti-war activist from Tver to 6 years of imprisonment. According to a court decision, Ivan Kudryashov must spend 2.5 years in prison, and the remaining term in a strict regime colony.
Ivan and his defense claim that the case has been fabricated by FSB. Kudryashov was accused of planning to arson the military registration and enlistment office.
Telegram was founded in 2013 by two Russian brothers, Nikolai and Pavel Durov. At its heart, Telegram is little more than a messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal. But it also offers open channels that enable a single user, or a group of users, to communicate with large numbers in a method similar to a Twitter account. This has proven to be both a blessing and a curse for Telegram and its users, since these channels can be used for both good and ill. Right now, as Wired reports, the app is a key way for Ukrainians to receive updates from the government during the invasion. Telegram, which does little policing of its content, has also became a hub for Russian propaganda and misinformation. Many pro-Kremlin channels have become popular, alongside accounts of journalists and other independent observers. Telegram has gained a reputation as the “secure” communications app in the post-Soviet states, but whenever you make choices about your digital security, it’s important to start by asking yourself, “What exactly am I securing? And who am I securing it from?” These questions should inform your decisions about whether you are using the right tool or platform for your digital security needs. Telegram is certainly not the most secure messaging app on the market right now. Its security model requires users to place a great deal of trust in Telegram’s ability to protect user data. For some users, this may be good enough for now. For others, it may be wiser to move to a different platform for certain kinds of high-risk communications. Official government accounts have also spread fake fact checks. An official Twitter account for the Russia diplomatic mission in Geneva shared a fake debunking video claiming without evidence that "Western and Ukrainian media are creating thousands of fake news on Russia every day." The video, which has amassed almost 30,000 views, offered a "how-to" spot misinformation.
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