In Russia, a court has sentenced in absentia Russian Canadian artist and Pussy Riot activist Pyotr Verzilov to eight years in prison for social media posts condemning the invasion of Ukraine. Verzilov announced last year he had joined the Ukrainian army fighting against Russian forces, though his current whereabouts are uncertain.
Russian Court Sentences Pussy Riot Activist Pyotr Verzilov to 8 Years in Absentia
HeadlineApr 04, 2024