A Russian court on January 29 sentenced Maria Rouz, the self-exiled wife of imprisoned anti-war activist Richard Rouz, to 5 1/2 years in prison in absentia on charges of calling for extremist activities and distributing false information about Russia's armed forces involved in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Maria Rouz and the couple’s 8-year-old son fled Russia in December. Richard Rouz was sentenced to eight years in prison in September on charges of justifying terrorism and distributing false information about Russia's military. The Memorial human rights group has recognized Richard Rouz as a political prisoner. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Idel.Realities, click here.
Russian Court Sentences In Absentia Wife Of Imprisoned Anti-War Activist
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