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As the Ukraine war rages on, Russia has been charging citizens donating to pro-Ukrainian groups with treason, which can now carry up to life in prison.

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  • A Russian teen was given 15 years for donating to the Freedom of Russia Legion, local media reported.
  • Danila Yakovlev in Siberia had donated $54 to the organization, a source told Mediazona.
  • He was found guilty of treason and financing terrorism, court records show.

A Russian 19-year-old was sentenced to 15 years in prison for donating to a pro-Ukrainian paramilitary unit, independent outlet Mediazona reported.

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