Teacher Imprisoned For Condemning Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine Placed In Solitary Confinement

Supporters of Russian history teacher Nikita Tushkanov, who was imprisoned for criticizing Moscow's war in Ukraine online, said on December 12 that the activist was sent to solitary confinement for seven days for lying on a bed before it was officially sleeping time. The supporters said the prison administration's goal was to justify a possible transfer to a unit with harsher conditions. Tushkanov was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in May on a charge of "repeatedly discrediting Russia's armed forces and the justification of terrorism." He pleaded not guilty, calling Russia's actions in Ukraine "criminal." To read the original story by Current Time, click here.