Russian artist Filipp Kozlov, aka Philippenzo, told RFE/RL that he was arrested at a Moscow airport over the weekend upon his arrival from Georgia and later sentenced to 15 days in jail on a charge of refusing to follow a police officer's orders. Kozlov said he plans to appeal the sentence. Philippenzo became known for his street art made after the Kremlin launched its ongoing invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. His works challenged the government's decision to start the war. Last year, Philippenzo was fined three times on charges of discrediting Russia's armed forces. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Caucasus.Realities, click here.
Russian Anti-War Street Artist Sentenced To 15 Days In Jail
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