Russian Doctor Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Alleged Anti-War Remarks

Nadezhda Buyanova, a 68-year-old paediatrician in Moscow, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being accused of making anti-war comments about Russian soldiers. The case highlights the increasing repression in Russia against dissenters since the war in Ukraine began, with the law against spreading 'fake' information being used to silence criticism. Despite her denial of the accusations and the lack of solid evidence, Buyanova was convicted, drawing condemnation from human rights groups who have labeled her a political prisoner. This case reflects the state of fear and denunciation in contemporary Russia as dissent continues to be harshly punished.