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Young Russian musicians defy Kremlin through song

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In St. Petersburg, street musician Diana Loginova and her band Stoptime went viral for performing songs critical of Vladimir Putin and Russia's war in Ukraine. Loginova was jailed and fined for lyrics deemed to "discredit" the army. Thousands of Russians face similar charges under strict laws. Despite the clampdown, young Russians show growing support for peace.