Ilya Yashin was sentenced to eight and a half years of detention for telling the truth about the war in Ukraine. He tells RFI about his life behind bars and his relationship with his fellow inmates.

He explains his vision of the war that he continues to denounce despite the risks. He shares his opinion on the future of Russia and his plans for the future, including a possible presidential election in 2018. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of the world and the role of the media.