Russian human rights defender Oleg Orlov turns 71 in prison
A prominent Russian human rights advocate who faced imprisonment for openly condemning the war in Ukraine is marking his 71st birthday in jail, where he is reportedly facing harsh treatment from prison authorities. According to the Memorial, Russia's oldest human rights organisation, Oleg Orlov's health is rapidly declining due to the conditions of his journeys between prison and courtroom. Putin says he supported Alexei Navalny prisoner swapHis wife, Tatiana, expressed concern that these conditions will take a toll on his ability to adequately prepare for his upcoming appeal, saying she is wo...