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Russia convicts man for photographing soldiers' graves for Ukraine; first such treason case

A Russian court sentenced Nikolai Shcherbakov to 14 years for treason, marking the first known conviction for photographing soldiers' graves and sending them to Ukrainian intelligence. The case signals an expansion of Russia's treason enforcement to include non-traditional espionage acts, reflecting heightened domestic security crackdowns amid the ongoing conflict.

Meduza Englishabout 4 hours agoRU, UAengCredibility 50%View source

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