text:  Speaking by video link from a detention centre, Oleg Orlov told a Moscow court he had no remorse or regrets about his actions. When there is mass repression in the country, he said, I am alongside those who are persecuted. As expected, his appeal was rejected. Mr Orlov is one of Russia's most prominent human rights campaigners. Last year, he was convicted on charges of repeatedly discrediting the Russian army over his criticism of Russia's war in Ukraine. He was given a fine.