Trucker’s appeal brought supporters of the Russian army to court

Four individuals, including 43-year-old Olga Fedorova, were convicted yesterday of supporting aggression. The accused did not offer an explanation for their actions. According to court records, four people have now been convicted under a newly approved penal code article, Article 91, enacted this spring.

The article concerns supporting aggression against the state. The Russian-speaking population reportedly lacked awareness of the new article. It remains unclear whether other supporters of the Russian army will face charges.

Estonian courts have never previously dealt with this article since the restoration of independence, and it has been used to prosecute several individuals following a donation collection effort spearheaded by a Petseri-based truck driver.

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