Two Russians get prison terms for poetry against Ukraine campaign

A Moscow court sentenced Artyom Kamardin to seven years in prison for reciting a poem against the Ukraine campaign during a protest. Yegor Shtovba was sentenced to five and a half years for attending the protest. Kamardin recited a poem referring to poetry as 'gut-wrenching' and criticized the 'New Russia' project. Both were convicted of 'inciting hatred' and 'calling for activities threatening state security'. Kamardin claimed he was raped by police officers during his detention. The sentencing was met with cries of 'Shame!' from supporters.

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