Russian Sociologist Jailed for Criticizing War: 5-Year Sentence Upheld

Russian sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky has been sentenced to five years in prison for criticizing the war in Ukraine, a harsh turn from the initial $6,500 fine. The crackdown on dissent in Russia has intensified since the invasion of Ukraine, with many critics labeled as foreign agents. Kagarlitsky's case reflects the broader suppression of opposition voices, with prosecutors appealing for a harsher sentence. The Russian government has also added Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to a wanted list, accusing her of "crimes against the memory of the liberators of the world from Nazism and fascism." The conflict in Ukraine continues, with concerns growing about depleted resources and Western support.