Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in jail for treason

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Opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in jail in Russia for treason and other charges linked to his criticism of the Ukraine war.

The Russian-British former journalist and politician is the latest of a number of Putin opponents to have been arrested or forced to flee Russia.

He has denied the charges and been vocally critical of his trial.

Last week, he said: "I subscribe to every word that I have said."

"Not only do I not repent any of this, I am proud of it," he told a Moscow court.

As well as criticising the so-called "special military operation" in Ukraine, Mr Kara-Murza has also spoken openly against President Vladimir Putin and his government's crackdown on dissent.

 

The 41-year-old played a key role in persuading Western governments to sanction Russian officials for human rights abuses and corruption.