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Russian Comedian Accused of Telling Offensive Joke About Ukraine War Veteran Is Jailed for Nearly Six Years

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MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) – A Russian ‌stand-up ​comedian was convicted of ‌inciting hatred and jailed for nearly six ​years on Wednesday over a joke he made about ‍a legless war veteran, ​which triggered outrage among nationalists and military blogger… [1178 chars]

Source: U.S. News & World Report | Published: 2026-02-04T12:38:00Z

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