Oscar-Nominated Producer Alexander Rodnyansky Sentenced to 8.5 Years by Russian Court

Rodnyansky was convicted in absentia for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine through social media posts.

Alexander Rodnyansky, a prominent Ukrainian-born film producer, was sentenced by a Moscow court to eight-and-a-half years in prison for spreading 'fake news' about the Russian military.
The charges stem from his social media posts criticizing Russia's actions in Ukraine, which the court claimed were motivated by 'political hatred'.
Rodnyansky has been an outspoken critic of the Kremlin since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and fled Russia after receiving warnings about his safety.
The court also imposed a four-year ban on Rodnyansky's online activity as part of the sentence.
Rodnyansky, known for producing acclaimed films like 'Leviathan' and 'Loveless', has vowed to continue speaking out against the war despite the conviction.