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Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky sentenced (in absence) to 8 years in prison for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine (www.pcgamer.com)
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Fortunately for Glukhovsky, he is not actually in Russia, and was sentenced in absentia. His current whereabouts are unknown.

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[โ€“] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You had me for a second there. Glad to see he's no longer living in Russia

[โ€“] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Same! I was pretty sure he wasn't in Russia.