Igor Girkin, a prominent Russian pro-war blogger who criticized President Vladimir Putin's handling of the war in Ukraine, was found guilty on extremism charges and sentenced to four years in prison by a Moscow court.
The Moscow City Court convicted Girkin, also known by his pseudonym, Strelkov, of inciting extremism – a charge he denied.
A former Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer and former military commander, Girkin played a crucial role in Russia's annexation of Crimea and the early stages of the invasion of Donbass, before becoming a prominent Russian military blogger with more of half a million followers on Telegra.
Girkin was also closely linked to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014 and was convicted in absentia of mass murder for his role in the tragedy.
Source: CNN Brasil

Bruce Belcher is a seasoned author with over 5 years of experience in world news. He writes for online news websites and provides in-depth analysis on the world stock market. Bruce is known for his insightful perspectives and commitment to keeping the public informed.