Vasily Yuryevich Melnikov

Case Summary

Vasily Melnikov was sentenced to 5 years in prison for spreading "fake news" about the Russian army. He was previously convicted for calls to violate the territorial integrity of Russia.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of deliberately false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation based on motives of political hatred or enmity

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Previously convicted for calls to violate territorial integrity
• Accused of spreading "fake news" about the Russian army
• Criticized the government and political course of the country on social media
• Expressed support for creating an autonomous region

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