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.
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