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Russian advocates for peace prepare for increased suppression leading up to the upcoming March elections.
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Russian advocates for peace prepare for increased suppression leading up to the upcoming March elections.


Peace advocates in Russia claim that the government is intensifying limitations on the right to freely express opinions in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections, while the ongoing conflict with Ukraine continues. They highlight the situation of Aleksandra Skochilenko, a lesbian peace activist who could potentially face a decade in prison for voicing her disapproval of the war. Marcus Harton reports on this issue from the VOA Moscow office.

Source: voanews.com