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Senate Resolution Calls For Release of Russian Cannabis Prisoner Marc Fogel
Fogel was arrested for possessing cannabis in 2021, and since then he has been sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison.
Senate Bill Calls for Action To Free Americans Detained in Russia
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and 20 cosponsors speak out in defense of Americans who are still imprisoned because of “arbitrary” arrests.
Ukraine Introduces Medical Pot To Aid in Healing Trauma of Conflict with Russia
It's estimated over six million people will benefit from cannabis.
Ukraine MMJ Bill Unblocked After Repeal Effort Fails To Receive Needed Votes
Ukraine’s measure to legalize medical cannabis is once again headed to the president’s desk after the opposing Batkivshchyna party moved to appeal the bill to the Constitutional Court to cancel the legislative vote in December 2023, ultimately failing to receive adequate support for repeal.
ESPN, Disney Announce Documentary Featuring Brittney Griner’s Russian Imprisonment
While this film series will cover Brittney Griner’s experiences, it’s important to continue advocating for cannabis prisoners both in the U.S. and abroad.
Russian Astronauts Find Mysterious Holes in International Space Station
A seemingly normal day on the International Space Station took an unexpected turn when two Russian astronauts located what appeared to be a random spread of multiple holes seemingly drilled into the side of the ISS and little to no explanation has been offered as to how the holes got there.
Putin Says Cocaine, Grenades Caused Fatal Plane Crash of Enemy, Not Assassination
President Vladimir Putin and The Kremlin said drugs killed a plane loaded with mercenary adversaries, not them.
Zelensky Pushes Medical Cannabis Legalization To Aid Ukrainians Suffering ‘Trauma of War’
President Zelensky told parliament Ukraine “must finally fairly legalize cannabis-based medicines for all those who need them.”
Russia Arrests American Musician on Drug Charges
Authorities in Russia detained an American musician and former paratrooper.
Brittney Griner is Free, But Another American Remains Locked Up in Russia for Pot
Sixty-one-year-old Marc Fogel was arrested in Russia last year after authorities found medical cannabis in his possession.