Russia jails journalist for 12 years on treason charge
Russian journalist Darya Shipacheva has been sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony on treason charges related to an alleged money transfer to Ukraine. The trial was conducted in secret, reflecting the Russian government's ongoing crackdown on independent media.
Why it matters
The case underscores the severe risks faced by journalists operating within Russia's increasingly restrictive political environment.
Russian journalist Darya Shipacheva was convicted of treason by a Moscow court and sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in a penal colony, the Interfax news agency reported. The trial was held behind closed doors, and no details of the case were officially released. Interfax, citing other media, reported that the charges stemmed from an alleged money transfer to Ukraine. Shipacheva pleaded guilty and received the minimum sentence for the offense.
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