Former Clergyman Iakov Vorontsov Sentenced to Four Years in Prison in Almaty

A court in Almaty sentenced former clergyman Iakov Vorontsov to four years in prison on drug-related charges. Vorontsov denies the charges, which include illegal production, possession, and trafficking of narcotics. He was previously detained on suspicion of drug use and possession. Vorontsov is known for signing an open appeal by Orthodox clergy calling for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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