Alexei Gorinov Sentenced for Justifying Terrorism

Russian dissident Alexei Gorinov has been sentenced to an additional three years in prison for 'justifying terrorism,' bringing his total sentence to five years in a maximum-security facility. Gorinov, already serving a seven-year sentence for spreading disinformation about the military, was accused of promoting terrorism during conversations with fellow inmates. He vehemently denies the charges, asserting that he was provoked and that his remarks do not support terrorism. Gorinov's case exemplifies the Kremlin's increasing intolerance towards dissent, with over 1,100 individuals facing legal repercussions for opposing the war in Ukraine since February 2022. His health has reportedly deteriorated during his imprisonment, and he has publicly condemned the war, calling it a 'bloody slaughter.' International human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have condemned his sentencing as a violation of free expression rights.