Condemning Russia’s Conviction of Robert Shonov

The United States strongly condemns Russia's conviction and sentencing of Robert Shonov, a former employee of U.S. Mission Russia. His conviction on meritless allegations is an egregious injustice.

The allegations against Mr. Shonov are entirely fictitious and without merit.

His targeting under the "confidential cooperation" statute highlights the Kremlin's blatant use of increasingly repressive laws against its own citizens.