Russian Court Hands Maria Maksakova Four-Year Prison Term for Foreign Agent Violations
Russian court sentences Maria Maksakova to four years and six months in prison. The soprano, recognized as a foreign agent, was convicted for calling for activities against Russia and failing to fulfill foreign agent duties.
Maksakova's case began after online videos surfaced, showing her advocating for actions that threatened Russia's security while abroad. Initially, the prosecutor sought a five-year, two-month sentence. However, the final verdict imposed a longer term.
Maksakova was first convicted in 2018. Her sentence is now final, and she will serve her time in a general-regime colony.
Maria Maksakova's imprisonment follows Russia's strict laws against foreign agents and perceived threats to its security. Her sentence serves as a reminder of the country's stance on such activities.
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