Russian Soldier Handed Ten Year Term for Torture
Woman detained and abused due to the fact her son was serving in the armed forces of Ukraine.
Woman detained and abused due to the fact her son was serving in the armed forces of Ukraine.
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Former politician also fined millions of dollars for confiscation and export of almost half a million tonnes of wheat.
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He was found guilty of the cruel treatment of civilians as well as unlawful imprisonment and pillage.
Such trials are seen as problematic in many jurisdictions and could lead to further litigation.
The lawyers did not dispute guilt but argued the court applied the wrong legal article in sentencing.
Experts and investigators have ample evidence that Russia systematically fabricates cases against its opponents while withholding the right to a fair trial.
Ukraine is campaigning for this phenomenon to be recognised as a new, stand-alone international crime.
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