Odesa Court Fines Man 170,000 Hryvnias and Seizes Phone for Pro-Russian Social Media Posts.

Court Ruling in Odesa

According to Novyny.live: A man has been convicted by a court in Odesa for justifying Russian aggression and inciting hostility. The sentence includes a fine of 170,000 hryvnias and the confiscation of his mobile phone, which was used to publish pro-Russian messages on Telegram.

Although he had no prior criminal record, the individual posted some of the content in 2022. The court found him guilty under multiple charges, including the justification of aggression and violating citizens' equality. Notably, despite the offense, the man had already donated 150,000 hryvnias to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Other Cases of Pro-Russian Propaganda

This verdict comes amid a broader pattern of judicial actions against pro-Russian activities. For example:

• A woman who shared information about the movements of Territorial Recruitment Center (TCC) personnel received a five-year prison sentence, but was released on probation;
• Her sentence was handed down in September, with a requirement to complete it by December 2025.

Such court rulings highlight the Ukrainian government's efforts to combat pro-Russian propaganda, which poses a threat to national security. These legal actions against the justification of aggression underscore the importance of maintaining public order and protecting the values that have emerged during wartime. They reflect the state's serious commitment to ensuring stability and unity in society amid the ongoing conflict.