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Viktor Konovalov was sentenced to seven years in a general regime penal colony for inciting terrorism and actions against the security of the Russian Federation. The charges stem from his posts on Telegram supporting the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion.
Sentence Length
7 years
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