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From: Thomas M.	6/8/2023 6:07:06 PM
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Germany Fines Woman For Saying Russia Isn't 'Aggressor' And Invasion Of Ukraine Was 'Necessary' A Ukrainian national living in the western German city of Cologne has been ordered to pay a fine of around $964 for making comments in support of Russia's brazen invasion of Ukraine. Elena Kolbasnikova — a prominent face among people who support Russian President Vladimir Putin in Germany — "posed a threat to public peace" by delivering a speech at a pro-Russian protest, a court in Cologne said Tuesday while issuing the verdict. During a protest held last year, Kolbasnikova reportedly said the invasion of Ukraine was "necessary" and also told a television channel that "Russia is not an aggressor". A judge ruled that these comments by the 48-year-old woman were enough evidence to show that she had violated German laws. The woman "endorsed and supported" the Russian war "in a way that was perceptible to others," the judge said. Kolbasnikova, nicknamed "Putin's fangirl" by German media, was facing a possible prison sentence of up to three years in Germany or a heavy fine. However, the judge only issued the fine after considering the fact that the mother-of-two was unemployed. [continued ...] ibtimes.com Tom

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