Journalist and foreign agent Kotrikadze sentenced in absentia to 8 years for military fakes

Russian courts have sentenced journalist Ekaterina Kotrikadze in absentia to eight years in prison on charges of disseminating so‑called 'fakes' about the Russian Armed Forces. Kotrikadze, designated a 'foreign agent' and associated with the Dozhd TV channel, was not present in Russia for the proceedings. The case underscores continued use of criminal statutes on military 'disinformation' against media figures critical of Russia’s conduct in the Ukraine conflict.

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