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- Vladimir Kara-Murza receives a 25-year sentence in Siberia.
- He was penalized for opposing the war in Ukraine.
- Kara-Murza is now released from the penal colony.
The Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a vocal critic of Putin, faced a harsh sentence for his dissent.
In a striking turn of events, Vladimir Kara-Murza has been released from a Siberian penal colony where he was serving a 25-year sentence. His imprisonment was a direct result of his outspoken opposition to the war in Ukraine, a stance that put him at odds with the Kremlin. Kara-Murza’s release marks a significant moment for freedom of speech and political activism in Russia, as he was one of the most prominent figures to be penalized for his views.
