Russian hypersonic scientists trials

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Russia sentences another hypersonics expert to 14 years for treason

LONDON (Reuters) -Russian physicist Anatoly Maslov was convicted of treason and sentenced to 14 years in a penal colony on Tuesday in the latest of several cases against experts working on the science underpinning Russia's development of hypersonic missiles. White-haired Maslov, 77, stood in a...
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It is no joke. I have heard some crazy stories of scientists getting in serious trouble for discussing topics with foreign colleagues. Sounds similar to other couple of cases. Honestly do not know enough to make a judgement as the articles seemed to have usual biases but it does indeed seem that the Russian government is being particularly harsh on these guys.
 
This article makes reference to German Intelligence.

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Russia jails hypersonic scientist for 14 years on treason charges

Moscow (AFP) May 21, 2024 - A Russian court on Tuesday jailed a 77-year-old scientist for 14 years on treason charges after he was accused of sharing top secret data related to Russia's hypersonic missile programme with Germany.
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Soviet scientists and engineers did some valuable work while imprisoned.
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Sharashka - Wikipedia

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A return to form for the Soviet Union's successor?
 

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