Two Russians have been in a dark prison for years now for allegedly placing “notes” with supposedly pro-Ukrainian messages on the shelves of a supermarket chain. The charge is terrorism.
Jeweler Aleksandr D. and artist Anastasija D. allegedly “deliberately placed critical messages about the war on fish sticks, a packet of sweets and a mat for drying dishes,” the indictment said. Apparently, the call to “Putin to the gallows” was also included.
The couple were interrogated by the feared domestic secret service FSB, which is known for its unscrupulous methods, writes Russian non-governmental organization OVD-Info. The two have now each been sentenced to three years in prison. The lawyers are angry about numerous procedural violations and discrepancies in the witness statements.
The suffering of Sascha Skotschilenko
The case is reminiscent of the fate of artist Sascha Skotschilenko: the young Russian woman was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony in November after she put anti-war advertisements instead of price tags on goods in a supermarket.
For the 33-year-old, the prison sentence is particularly painful. She suffers from celiac disease, but is not given gluten-free food in prison. Skotschilenko must now survive her existence in terrible torment without interruption. Many doctors are calling for her immediate release, but so far without success.
Source: Krone
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