https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-court-jails-kremlin-critic-for-11-years-for-opposing-the-war-in-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-court-jails-kremlin-critic-for-11-years-for-opposing-the-war-in-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-court-jails-kremlin-critic-for-11-years-for-opposing-the-war-in-ukraine#u45636Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:05:15 +0000A Russian court has sentenced a Kremlin critic to 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine. The critic, who was not named, was found guilty of spreading false information about the war. This sentence is part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, where opposition parties and critics of the government have faced increasing pressure. The Yabloko opposition party has been barred from elections, and its deputy head has been jailed.Why it mattersThe sentencing of the Kremlin critic comes amid a wider suppression of dissent in Russia. The government has tightened its grip on power, r