Russia has convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges stemming from the war in Ukraine in a trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law
Russia convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges in a trial denounced by Kyiv as a sham and a violation of international law. The defendants, including members of the Azov brigade and support personnel, received prison sentences ranging from 13 to 23 years. Rights groups have designated the defendants as political prisoners, and some allege abuse while in Russian custody.
