Putin Critic Udaltsov Faces New Charges Despite Backing War
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Sergei Udaltsov, a Putin critic and left-wing activist, was arrested and charged with "justifying terrorism" for posts on social media.
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Udaltsov faces up to 7 years in prison if found guilty. He has criticized Putin for years and served jail time before.
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Udaltsov recently tried to unfurl a Stalin flag in Red Square and was punished with compulsory labor.
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Udaltsov was briefly allied with imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny in claiming voter fraud helped Putin.
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The arrest is noteworthy since Udaltsov has supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine, unlike many detained activists.