DonetskEuropeGeneral NewsPoliticsRussiaSoviet UnionWorld News Ukrainian POWs Undergo Trial in Russia by Michael Nguyen June 15, 2023 written by Michael Nguyen June 15, 2023 7 comments Bookmark 71 Over 20 captive Ukrainian soldiers, apprehended amid conflicts in Ukraine, commenced their trial in Russia’s southern region this Wednesday. The detained soldiers hail from the Azov battalion, an elite unit of the Ukrainian military, which actively battled Russian forces at the Sea of Azov’s port city, Mariupol. Mariupol fell under Russian control last year, following a three-month-long conflict that left much of the city in ruins. RELATED STORIES Ukraine endures escalated aerial attacks from Russia, causing a minimum of six fatalities in the midst of a counteroffensive in Kyiv An ally of Navalny, the Kremlin critic, gets a 7.5-year sentence from a Russian court The last Ukrainian fighters, who took refuge in a colossal steel mill in Mariupol, yielded to Russian forces in May 2022. The Russian government has classified the Azov battalion as a terrorist organization. The accused are being tried on charges of association with a terrorist group and involvement in attempts to overthrow the Russia-endorsed administration in the Donetsk region. If found guilty, they could face penalties ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment. Of the 24 individuals initially charged, two have been traded for Russian prisoners of war in a prisoner swap. Among the 22 remaining accused awaiting trial, eight are women, who are said to have served as chefs for the Azov battalion. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ukrainian POWs TrialWho are the Ukrainian soldiers on trial in Russia?Where did the trial of the Ukrainian soldiers take place?What are the charges against the Ukrainian soldiers?What penalties could the Ukrainian soldiers face if convicted?What happened to the other accused individuals?What is the Azov battalion?More about Ukrainian POWs Trial Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ukrainian POWs Trial Who are the Ukrainian soldiers on trial in Russia? The Ukrainian soldiers on trial in Russia are over 20 members of the Azov battalion, an elite unit of the Ukrainian military, who were captured during conflict in Ukraine. Where did the trial of the Ukrainian soldiers take place? The trial took place in southern Russia. What are the charges against the Ukrainian soldiers? The Ukrainian soldiers are facing charges of involvement with a terrorist organization and participation in efforts to overthrow the Russia-backed authorities in the Donetsk region. What penalties could the Ukrainian soldiers face if convicted? If convicted, the soldiers could face sentences ranging from 15 years to life in prison. What happened to the other accused individuals? Out of the 24 people who were initially charged, two were exchanged for Russian prisoners of war. The remaining 22, which include eight women who reportedly worked as cooks for the Azov battalion, are still facing trial. What is the Azov battalion? The Azov battalion is an elite unit of the Ukrainian military that engaged in combat against Russian troops in the Sea of Azov port city of Mariupol. Russia has designated it as a terrorist group. 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He has a particular interest in football and basketball, and he enjoys analyzing game strategies and player performance. previous post Effort to Censure and Fine Adam Schiff Over Trump-Russia Investigations Rejected by House next post Backlash to Racial Progress in Education Threatens Affirmative Action and Student Loan Policies You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 7 comments CyberSpaceCowboy June 15, 2023 - 6:30 am seriously. a trial. What happened to prisoner exchanges? I thought thats how things worked. Guess i was wrong, huh. Reply John-the-Truth June 15, 2023 - 11:02 am They knew the risk when they joined the Azov, it’s a tough situation for sure but they kinda signed up for it… Reply Mike89 June 15, 2023 - 12:46 pm Can’t believe they’re on trial…never thought I’d see the day. It’s a war, isn’t it? People get captured, thats just how it goes. But a trial? cmon Reply RealPol_Anna June 15, 2023 - 5:53 pm not to sound insensitive, but thats what happens in war right. You fight, you lose, you face the consequences. doesn’t make it any less sad tho… Reply Vicky_Star June 15, 2023 - 7:26 pm my heart goes out to their families. just can’t imagine what they must be goin through rn 🙁 Reply Ukraine4Ever June 15, 2023 - 10:36 pm This is injustice! Those brave soldiers were just defendin their country! Down with Russia!! Reply Jennyfromtheblock June 15, 2023 - 11:19 pm any1 know if there’s any chance of them getting out of it? like could the charges be dropped? 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