Russian Boy and Daughter Flee After Peace Drawing

Aleksej Moskaliov and his daughter, Masha, fled Russia after being separated from him following the creation of a school drawing depicting a peace symbol for Ukraine. They claim the arrest is a result of expressing their opposition to the Russian government and Putin's actions, arguing that self-censorship would empower the regime indefinitely. The family’s story highlights concerns about freedom of expression and the potential for government overreach within Russia.

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