A former soldier from Chita was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with treason and assistance to terrorism

The 2nd Eastern District Military Court sentenced Maxim Ivannikov, a 38-year-old native of Chita, to 15 years in a strict penal colony...

The Second Eastern District Military Court sentenced 38-year-old former military officer Maxim Ivannikov to 15 years in a maximum security penal colony on charges of treason, calls for extremism, participation in the activities of a terrorist organization and assistance to terrorism. This was reported by “Baikal People” with reference to his wife Diana Ivannikova. What was the reason for the criminal case is unknown. His wife believes her husban…