Evgeny Babin

Case Summary

Evgeny Babin was sentenced to six years in prison for an anti-war video on his YouTube channel. The video included Babin setting fire to his military card and accusations against Putin and the Russian army.

Charges (1)

1. Disseminating fake news about the Russian Armed Forces

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Sentenced to 6 years in prison
• Set fire to his military card in a video
• Accused of spreading false information about Putin and the Russian army
• Not present at verdict; put on wanted list

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