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Prosecutors in Moscow seek a 27.5-year prison sentence for Ukrainian national Dmitry Balog on charges of treason and sabotage. Balog, who retracted his confession, claims he was tortured by investigators to admit to multiple arson attacks.

Prosecutors in Moscow have requested a 27.5-year prison sentence for Dmitry Balog, a Ukrainian national accused of arson, sabotage, and treason. Balog, who retracted his initial confession, alleges he was tortured by investigators to admit to multiple acts of arson and intent to target military infrastructure.

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