Kara-Murza, one of the last prominent Russian dissidents still alive and at large, was arrested a year ago on charges of treason. His trial concluded this week and a verdict is expected next Monday. Prosecutors are seeking a 25-year prison sentence.
“I stand by every word I've ever uttered and by every word this court accuses me of saying. I only blame myself for one thing: for failing to convince enough of my compatriots and politicians in democratic countries of the danger that the current Kremlin regime poses to Russia and to the world.” Read More