Politician and outspoken Putin critic imprisoned

Vladimir Kara-Murza is one of Russia’s most outspoken politicians and critics of Vladimir Putin and his regime. He’s also spoken out against Russia’s war with Ukraine. Two weeks ago, he was detained in Moscow on trumped-up charges, and sentenced to 15 days of jail time. Now, he could be sentenced to an additional 15 years of prison. Host Marco Werman speaks with Sergei Davidis, head of the independent political prisoner support group, Memorial, and also Kara-Murza’s friend.

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