An acquaintance Russian journalist and dissidents, Ilia Azar, stated today that prosecuted for criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
THE Azar pointed out on his Telegram channel that he had been prosecuted because “criticized the use of Russian armed forces to protect the interests of Russia and its citizens and to maintain international peace».
He clarified that this accusation is based on one his post on Facebook.
«I had begun to think anxiously that I had been forgotten or that I did not have a clear enough opposition to the war.“, Azar commented ironically.
The journalist, who is not currently in Russia, is in dangeras he states, with a fine of up to 100,000 rubles (1,400 euros according to the current exchange rate).
Following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, Russian authorities have stepped up their crackdown on critics of the military operation.
Moreover Russia has strengthened its legal arsenal so that he can impose severe fines or imprisonment on anyone found guilty of criticizing the army or publishing “false information»For the invasion.
Azar, 37, is a journalist working for a number of media outlets, including the Novaïa Gazeta newspaper, which suspended its release in late March due to the prevailing climate in Russia.
He is also a city councilor in a Moscow district.
This is not the first time the Russian authorities have dealt with him. 2020 has passed 10 days in prison for protesting alone in Moscow. His detention sparked protests.
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