A Russian opposition politician received a seven-year prison sentence Wednesday for two social media posts criticizing the war in Ukraine. The deputy chairman of the Yabloko party, which opposes the invasion, was convicted of disseminating false information about the Russian military. The specific content of the posts was not detailed in initial reports, but the verdict underscores the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent. This sentencing follows a pattern of increasingly harsh penalties for individuals speaking out against the conflict. Russian authorities have broadened legislation criminalizing criticism of the military and the war effort. Human rights groups have condemned the ruling as politically motivated and a violation of freedom of speech. The conviction highlights the shrinking space for opposition voices within Russia.