Prosecution of comedian Artemiy Ostanin and reported deportation of Ukrainian IT specialist highlight rights concerns The broadcast described criminal charges against comedian Artemiy Ostanin for alleged incitement and insulting religious feelings, noting activists' complaints and an almost six‑year sentence sought; it also reported the deportation to Russia of 25‑year‑old Ukrainian IT specialist Alexander Kachkurkin and rights‑group objections.

A stand-up comedian faces nearly six years in prison for jokes deemed offensive, while a young Ukrainian IT specialist is deported to Russia under treason charges—what's really happening behind the scenes?

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