Russian Journalist Sentenced to 12 Years for 'State Treason'
A Russian court has sentenced a journalist to 12 years in prison on charges of state treason for transferring money to Ukraine. The closed trial saw her plead guilty and cooperate with investigators.
A Russian court has handed down a 12-year prison sentence to a journalist convicted of state treason. The case was heard behind closed doors, and details remain scarce, a common practice in such high-profile cases in the country.
According to the independent outlet Mediazona, the charges are linked to a money transfer. The publication T-Invariant, citing sources, reported that the journalist transferred money to Ukraine to a civilian, as per acquaintances of the accused.
Both outlets indicate that the journalist reached a deal with investigators and pleaded guilty. She was arrested on April 23, 2025, in Moscow and has been in pretrial detention since then.
The woman worked as a medical and science journalist, contributing to outlets such as RBK, Forbes, and Wonderzine.
