Russian journalist Shipacheva sentenced 12 years for treason over Ukraine fundraising

Medical journalist Darya Shipacheva was sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony for treason in July 2026, with details now emerging via BBC Russian. She reportedly raised 1.5 million rubles for Ukraine's military, a charge that underscores Russia's crackdown on dissent and wartime financing. The closed trial and delayed disclosure highlight opacity in Russian judicial proceedings.

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