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Russiaabout 2 hours ago·Escalating·HIGH 75

Exiled Intelligence Expert Andrei Soldatov Jailed 4 Years in Absentia for Breaking ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

The conviction highlights the deteriorating state of human rights and the government's efforts to silence critics, signaling a troubling trend for political freedom in Russia.

Andrei Soldatov, an expert on Russia’s security services now living in London, has been sentenced to four years in absentia for violating a law aimed at foreign agents. His case underscores the increasing pressure on dissidents and critics of the Russian government.
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Humanitarian60
Economic20
Security75
Political85
Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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