Russian Human Rights Activist Oleg Orlov Sentenced to 2.5 Years for Opposing Ukraine War

Russian human rights veteran Oleg Orlov has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and "discrediting" the Russian military. Despite facing intensified pressure and being added to Russia's "foreign agents" list, Orlov remains steadfast in his opposition to the war and the regime. He views the trial as an opportunity to convey his beliefs to the public and continues to assert his innocence, with international organizations urging Russia to drop the politically motivated charges. Orlov, a co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Memorial human rights group, has been a vocal critic of the invasion and remains hopeful for a better future in Russia.