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Oleg Orlov stands surrounded by journalists prior to a court session for a new trial on charges of repeated discrediting Russian military, in Moscow, Russia, on February 27.

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Video. Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in jail for criticising Ukraine war

Updated: 27/02/2024 - 14:25 GMT+1

The 70-year-old human rights advocate was convicted of “repeatedly discrediting” the Russian army in an article where he condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

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