Dmitry Alexandrovich Ivanov

Case Summary

Dmitry Ivanov, a student and administrator of the 'Protest MGU' Telegram channel, was sentenced to 8.5 years for spreading 'false information' about the Russian army. The charges stem from reposts and original posts critical of the war in Ukraine.

Charges (1)

1. public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Admin of 'Protest MGU' Telegram channel
• Sentenced for spreading 'false information' about the Russian army
• Posts included reposts about Bucha and Zelenskyy's statements

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