Ukrainian court to hear first war crimes case against Russian soldier

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A Russian soldier went on trial in Ukraine on Friday for the killing of an unarmed civilian. It is the first time a member of the Russian military has been prosecuted for a war crime during the 11-week conflict. Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin faces up to life in prison under the penalties spelled out in the Ukrainian criminal code.

3 months ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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Times of India

ukraine: Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case - Times of India

Rest of World News: Scores of journalists and cameras packed inside a small courtroom at the Solomyanskyy district court in Kyiv, where the suspect, Sgt. Vadim Shyshimari

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Ukraine tries first Russian soldier for war crimes - BBC News

In the first such trial of the war, the defendant, 21, is accused of killing an unarmed civilian.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

21-year-old Russian Soldier in Ukraine Court for First War Crimes Trial

The trial marks a significant moment for Ukraine, where Russian forces have been accused of killing hundreds of civilians since the war began on February 24

3 months ago·India

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Reuters

Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier

A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing on Friday in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's Feb. 24 invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

First Russian soldier goes on trial in Ukraine for war crimes

Vadim Shysimarin accused of killing civilian on 28 February while fighting in Sumy region in north-east Ukraine

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Russian soldier to go on trial in first war-crimes case

A Russian soldier is scheduled to go on trial Friday in the killing of an unarmed Ukrainian civilian, marking the first time since the start of the invasion that a member of the Russian military will be prosecuted for a war crime.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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