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Russia Jails Opposition Leader Over Anti-War Social Media Posts
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Russia Jails Opposition Leader Over Anti-War Social Media Posts

A Russian opposition leader has been sentenced to prison for anti-war content posted on social media, the latest in a string of prosecutions targeting domestic critics of the Iran conflict. The case underscores the Kremlin's accelerating crackdown on public dissent as the war continues to draw international attention.

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