A former RFE/RL correspondent in Siberia who was sentenced in March to eight months of correctional work over his online posts about Russian forces attacking civilian infrastructure in Ukraine was offered a contract to join Russia's armed forces involved in the invasion of Ukraine. Andrei Novashov, who does not have any military experience, told RFE/RL on June 20 that he rejected the offer, and said he refuses to die for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Novashov says the offer was politically motivated as he was found guilty in March of discrediting Russian armed forces. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Siberia.Realities, slick here.
Former RFE/RL Correspondent In Siberia Rejects Offer To Sign Military Contract
Russian journalist Andrei Novashov (file photo)