A court in the Russian city of St. Petersburg sentenced anti-war activist Olga Smirnova to six years in prison on August 30 on a charge of spreading fake news about the armed forces.
  • TankieTanuki [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The US prosecuted activists for “sowing discord” this year. That’s basically the same thing as going after someone for lying.