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Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing

7mon 24d ago by biglemmowski.win/u/Cephalotrocity in ukraine@sopuli.xyz from www.theguardian.com

Russia is so fking weak rn. Trying to flex by arresting Antarctic scientists?

So weak

Leonid Pshenichnov, 70, a Ukrainian biologist who is an expert on Antarctica, has a decades-long record of scientific research and contributions to conservation, including support for marine protected areas in the region.

He was preparing to travel to Australia to attend a conference on protecting Antarctic marine life when he was arrested in the Russian-occupied territory of Crimea. He has since been accused by the Russians of high treason.