Russia has brought a string of treason cases against scientists researching super-high flight speeds, an area that underpins its development of hypersonic missiles. In the latest, physicist. -May 21, 2024 at 10:50 am EDT
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Anatoly Maslov, a Russian physicist, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his alleged involvement in researching super-high flight speeds, officials say.
Russia has launched several treason cases against scientists involved in hypersonic missile research. Notably, physicist Anatoly Maslov was sentenced to 14 years. Charges against these scientists remain secret, but accusations include passing state secrets to foreign nationals. This wave of arrests has raised concerns within the scientific community.