Russia declares Ukrainian military unit a terrorist group

Russia designates Ukraine's Azov Regiment a 'terrorist' group

Russia's top court on Tuesday (2 August) designated Ukraine's Azov Regiment as a terrorist group, paving the way for captured soldiers to be tried under stringent anti-terror laws and be jailed for up to 20 years.

Russia brands Ukraine's Azov Regiment 'terrorist' group

Russia's top court has designated one of the most prominent Ukrainian military formations as a terrorist organization, paving the way for terror charges against some captured fighters.

Russian Supreme Court declared Ukrainian battalion Azov a terrorist organization

Russia transferred many of the prisoners, including several of its commanders, to penitentiaries in Russia's Rostov region

Ukrainian soldiers face up to 20 years in jail as Russia designates Azov Regiment a 'terrorist' group

Russia's top court has designated Ukraine's Azov Regiment as a terrorist group, paving the way for captured soldiers to be tried under stringent anti-terror laws and jailed for up to 20 years.

Russia's top court declares Ukrainian military unit a terrorist group

The Russian Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Ukraine's Azov Regiment a terrorist organization banned in Russia, a designation that may expose Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Moscow to terrorism charges.

Russia brands Ukrainian steel plant defenders terrorists

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s Supreme Court today declared Ukraine’s Azov Regiment a terrorist organization, a designation that could lead to terror charges against some of the captured fighters who made their last stand inside Mariupol’s shattered steel plant.Russia and its rebel allies are holding an estimated 1,000 Azov fighters prisoner, many since their surrender at the steelworks in mid-May. Russian authorities have opened criminal cases a…