Alexei Moskalyov, 54, was accused of repeatedly discrediting the Russian army, a criminal offense in accordance to a law Russian authorities adopted shortly after sending troops into Ukraine.
TALLINN, Estonia — A Russian court on Tuesday convicted a single father over social media posts critical of the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to two years in prison — a case brought against him after his daughter’s drawing at school opposed the invasion, according to his lawyer and activists.
He was indicted for a series of social media posts about Russian atrocities in Ukraine and referencing the “terrorist” regime in Moscow that he insists he didn’t make. But, according to his lawyer and activists who supported him throughout the case and trial, his troubles started last spring after his 13-year-old daughter, Maria, drew an antiwar picture at Yefremov School No. 9 that depicted missiles flying over a Russian flag at a woman and child and said, “Glory to Ukraine.
In a short closing statement, Moskalyov said he was “against” what the Kremlin insists on calling a “special military operation.” Moskalyov’s lawyer Vladimir Biliyenko said he learned of his client’s disappearance at the hearing. Moskalyov was scheduled to appear in court again next week on a petition to restrict his parental rights.
Biliyenko said after the hearing that he tried calling Moskalyov after his visit to the orphanage, but he wasn’t answering his phone. “I thought that he was being brought here , because they usually arrive in advance,” he said.
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