Kristina Andreevna Lyubashenko

Case Summary

Kristina Lyubashenko, a Ukrainian refugee, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for allegedly participating in a terrorist organization and spreading false information about the Russian army. She was arrested in Moscow after allegedly staging protests involving audio recordings and balloons with the Legion 'Freedom of Russia' flag.

Charges (2)

1. participation in the activities of a terrorist organization
2. public dissemination of deliberately false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation by a group of persons by prior agreement or an organized group on the grounds of political hatred

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Ukrainian citizen and refugee in Switzerland.
• Accused of joining the Legion 'Freedom of Russia'.
• Allegedly spread false information about the Russian army through audio recordings and balloons.
• Claims she was set up by a man named Vitaly Yurchenko.

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