Russian mathematician jailed for treason over $26 in Telegram reactions to Ukrainian channels

Semyon Krasotkin, a 27-year-old Moscow mathematician and journalist, has been charged with treason and jailed, reportedly for paying $26 for reactions on Telegram to Ukrainian and opposition channels. The case signals an expansion of Russia's treason prosecutions to low-level online activity, raising concerns about the chilling effect on dissent. The specific evidence and legal basis remain unclear, as details are limited to a single source.